Author: Sarah Wooten, DVM

Dr. Sarah Wooten is an international influencer in the veterinary and animal health care spaces. She has 16 years experience in private practice and over 10 years experience in veterinary media work, and is a certified veterinary journalist. She is also passionate about helping pet parents learn and has written thousands of articles and filmed hundreds of videos about pet care and the human-animal bond for outlets such as DVM360.

Best Flea and Tick Collar for Dogs: Our Top Picks

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Understanding Fleas and Why Prevention Matters Fleas are tiny insects that survive by biting mammals and sucking their blood. The most common flea seen in dogs and cats is the cat flea (C. felis), found worldwide but most common in warm climates. Fleas live about 7 days and females lay an average of 25 to […]

Best Flea Medicine for Cats, According to Vets

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Why Flea Treatment Is Essential for Cats A critical part of pet care is ensuring your cat is free of parasites inside and out. Fleas are among the most common external parasites seen on cats. Fleas not only cause itching and irritation, but they can also carry infectious organisms like tapeworms and cause serious health […]