What Time Of Year Are Ticks Active?
Springtime is tick time, but they’re active year-round When the sun comes out, it might remind you to stock up on your pet’s flea and tick products. But did you know that ticks are active year-round? What Happens To Ticks In The Winter? When the temperature drops below freezing, ticks in the early stages of […]
When Do Ticks Come Out In The Spring?
Most of the United States has been seeing milder winters and earlier arrivals of spring weather in recent years. While you may look forward to spending time outside with your pets on warm days, don’t forget to keep your guard up against ticks. Here’s what you need to know to ensure that disease-carrying ticks don’t […]
Why Do Fleas Keep Coming Back
Is your dog still hopping with fleas, even though you never forget their monthly flea treatment? Seeing fleas with treatment does not necessarily mean that it’s not working. You may need to up the ante of your flea eradication strategy to keep fleas out of your home for good. How Flea Medication Works Most flea […]
How To Identify & Treat Bug Bites on Dogs
Bugs, insects, and arthropods are all around us. Whether your pet ventures off-trail on hikes or they rarely leave the couch, chances are they will experience a bite or sting at some point. Learn about the different types of bug bites that can affect dogs and cats, what you can do to treat bites and […]
How To Tell If Your Dog Has Fleas
One day, you’re enjoying the warm weather with your dog or cat. The next, your pet and your home have been completely taken over by fleas. Sound familiar? A flea infestation can seem like an ambush, but really, it’s a gradual takeover that can happen right under your pet’s nose. Learn how to tell if […]
Over-the-Counter vs. Rx Flea & Tick Meds: 3 Reasons Your Dog’s Flea & Tick Prevention May Require A Prescription
When it comes to fleas and ticks, preventatives are your pet’s first line of defense. For some, over-the-counter flea and tick products are enough to keep pests at bay. But if you’re looking for a solution that’s more convenient, more potent, or offers broader protection, your veterinarian can prescribe a prescription flea and tick preventative […]
Start Dogs Early for Spring Flea & Tick Control
By Dr. Michael Dym, DVM With the arrival of the warm spring weather, fleas and ticks begin to wake up from their winter lull. While flea and tick activity typically peaks in the summer with temperatures above 75 degrees Fahrenheit, fleas and ticks have actually already started to emerge by the time temperatures reach the […]
What To Do If You See A Tick On Your Dog
Ticks are eight-legged pests that can be as small as a sesame seed and swell up as big as a blueberry after a blood meal. When a tick latches onto your pet, there’s a chance they may spread Lyme disease, an infection that causes fever, fatigue, swollen joints, and sometimes, kidney failure. Over the past […]
Deer Ticks, Dog Ticks, and Lone Star Ticks – What’s the Difference?
If you live in the United States, you’re most likely to find one of four common tick species on your pet: the deer tick, the American dog tick, the Brown dog tick, or the Lone Star tick. While all ticks can transmit serious disease, knowing your tick species can help you assess the risk […]
Does Dish Soap Kill Fleas On Dogs?
A flea infestation can catch you off-guard. When your pet is covered in fleas and itching like crazy, you’ll do anything to help them find relief. Ready to throw the kitchen sink at the problem, you might find yourself reaching for the dish soap. After all, you may have seen it used on commercials to […]
How Does Bravecto Work To Kill Fleas And Ticks?
Bravecto is a long-lasting flea and tick preventative that protects dogs and cats for up to twelve weeks. Learn how Bravecto works, why it lasts longer than other preventatives, and what makes it different from other options in flea and tick prevention. What Is Bravecto? Bravecto is a flea and tick preventive that comes […]
Why Does My Dog Need Flea & Tick Prevention?
Preventing fleas and ticks is cheaper than controlling them once there is a flea infestation. Flea and tick prevention products that contain insect growth regulators (IGR) stops eggs and larvae from developing into adult fleas. At least 95% of the flea population exists as eggs, larvae, and pupae that hide in carpets and yards while […]
5 Most Common Myths About Fleas on Dogs, Busted!
You can choose from dozens of cat and dog flea preventatives to fit your lifestyle and your budget, whether you prefer a topical treatment, a convenient collar, or a tasty chewable. Despite the availability of preventatives, though, fleas, flea-borne illnesses, and home infestations are still prevalent in the United States. One possible reason? Many pet […]
What’s Your Dog’s Risk Of Exposure To Vector-Borne Pathogens?
Heartworm disease, transmitted through mosquito bites, and Lyme disease, transmitted through deer tick bites, are on the rise in many regions of the United States. While you may have been able to forgo heartworm preventatives and flea and tick protection for part of the year, or have never used those products at all, the predicted […]
Are Fleas Still Active in the Fall
Summer’s out, and pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters are in. Unfortunately, the fleas that feed on pets in the summer are far from out of season. It’s a common misconception that pets no longer need flea and tick protection after summertime. As it turns out, flea season is just peaking as the leaves start […]