Fleas are small, flat, oval-shaped insects with hard shells covered in hairs. They are dark or reddish-brown in color and measure around 1.5–3mm long. It may be hard to see them, especially if your ...

If you've noticed bites on you or your pet, you're dealing with a flea or tick infestation in your yard. Combating them ...

Dog owners often worry about ticks or fleas, but contagious diseases can sneak in from much more ordinary places, like shared water bowls, city parks, and even your neighbor’s lawn. Some of the most ...

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new shot that protects dogs six months or older against fleas and ticks. Merck Animal Health's Bravecto Quantum is officially the first FDA ...

The first reported plague cases in New Mexico have been identified in a human and in a dog. Although there have only been the two cases this year, health officials are ...