More than 2,000 species of fleas exist throughout the world, yet one is the most common among American dogs and cats. It’s called Ctenocephalides felis, or the cat flea. That’s right.

They’re the four words you never want to hear: your pet has fleas. The tiny bugs make cats and dogs uncomfortable, and once they’re in your home, they’re very hard to get rid of.

In all my years of practice, I’m amazed at how hard it is still today to find fleas. A flea is an external parasite of dogs and cats. Fleas look like dark little sesame seeds, crawling around on ...

If your dog or cat starts scratching excessively ... These flea poop pellets also serve as a food source for flea larvae, which are baby fleas. Perhaps unsurprisingly, flea dirt looks a lot like, well ...

"We've noticed her funny smile since she was a puppy," Emily Slayton told Newsweek, after her Labrador's grin went viral.

A puppy in Texas is in need of a home after managing to live through a particularly harsh Lone Star summer. Ritz happened to be born in a tough situation: under a shed in Lubbock during a heatwave ...

Best OTC topical preventative Among the best flea and tick treatments for dogs, Frontline Plus is our top pick because it kills ticks and fleas, controls flea infestations, and kills chewing lice ...

(CNN)-- Before our baby boy came home, our dogs were the objects of our affection. Tilly and Riley had playdates, organic food, regular health checkups and pricey dog toys. Doted on and walked ...

How often you treat your cat for fleas will depend on the type of product you use. A topical, for example, will need to be ...

The surge in pet stroller purchases is striking. Sales have quadrupled since 2019, and top-end models can sell for as much as ...

From DreamWorks Animation—creators of the beloved blockbuster franchises Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and The Boss ...