Parasites

Beware! Dog kisses can lead to human disease.

Health & Home

Protect Pet Owner Health

The family pet is a beloved relative with whom we share our lives. However, there can be disadvantages to sharing our living spaces with our four-...

Dog in Woods, tick prevention

News & Blogs

Tick Risk: 5 Ways to Protect Your Pet

Ticks, like humans and dogs, are already enjoying the outdoors in parts of the country that experienced a mild winter. “It’s not that the warm...

green flea control

Health & Home

Flea Control: Green Alternatives

It’s tough to watch your dog or cat battle with fleas. The last thing you want to do is to put a toxic collar on them, as they usually contain...

dog with fleas

Health & Home

Fleas, Flea Control, and Your Pet

Fleas are the most common external parasite of dogs and cats in North America. They are itchy and uncomfortable pests who bite our pets in order to...

Popular Articles in Parasites

What You Need to Know about Puppy Parasites and Deworming
To keep your puppy safe from puppy parasites, here is a complete guide about parasites and deworming puppies before you bring them home.
Parasites and Deworming Your New Kitten
There are many intestinal parasites that kittens can catch from their environment or from their mother.
Q: What's the Black Stuff in Cat's Ears?
What is the black stuff in cat's ears?
Tips for Year-Round Flea Prevention
Fighting fleas doesn't have to be a headache. By taking a few simple preventative steps, you can protect your pet from these parasites.

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Eliminating Ticks and Fleas

Q: How can I get rid of fleas on puppies and kittens? A: The best thing you can do for your puppy…

Lice

Can Dogs Get Lice from Humans?

Q: Can dogs get lice from humans and visa versa? A: Lice are species specific, meaning that people…

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Fighting the War on Fleas

On the Petside arms you with the information you need to protect your pet against fleas.…

Beware! Dog kisses can lead to human disease.

Protect Pet Owner Health

The family pet is a beloved relative with whom we share our lives. However, there can be…

dog with fleas

Fleas and Flea Control

Fleas are the most common external parasite of dogs and cats in North America. They are itchy and…

Heartworm

Heartworm Prevention

Heartworms: Why Worry? Heartworm disease has been diagnosed in all fifty states and does not spare…

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Health Alert: Roundworm & Ring

As summer approaches, your children will likely be running barefoot through the grass and playing…

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Why Does My Puppy Eat Her Poop

I have a puppy who likes to eat her poop. Why is she doing this? Can it make her sick? Q: I have a…

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Q: Dog Has Dark Patches on Leg

Q: My Chihuahua is developing dark skin patches under her front leg and on her tail. What…