When fleas and ticks show up on your dog, you want them gone fast. These parasitic pests cause discomfort that prompts your furry pal to scratch, which leads to irritation. Flea and tick bites can ...

Itching, scratching and little bugs crawling everywhere - it's the stuff of nightmares. Since fleas love warm temperatures and humidity, according to PetMD, summertime is usually prime season for ...

In the fight against fleas, you have many options to keep your dog free of harmful infestations. In addition to preventive products and medications, flea shampoo for dogs is a reliable option. Made ...

Dr. Julie Buzby says fleas and ticks behave differently, but early warnings often overlap. With fleas, pet owners may notice quick, repeated scratching around the tail base or neck. Some dogs bite at ...

Q-My female dog often gets hot spots, especially in summer. She`s part Welsh corgi and part dachshund. The problem apparently is caused by fleas, although I never see any fleas on the dog. My other ...

One of my greatest fears as a pet owner came true the other day...my dog has fleas. My dog had been itching herself pretty constantly for the past month or so. She always has allergy flare ups this ...

Not only are we dealing with the spread of coronavirus, but normal springtime allergies are in full swing, and both humans and pets are suffering with seasonal symptoms. In fact, allergies are one of ...

We just got a golden retriever puppy and he's 11 weeks old tomorrow. Ever since we got him, he has itched regularly and more than any of my other dogs have ever itched. Usually, it's his hind leg area ...

VERO BEACH — Now that it’s raining, it’s the perfect time to talk about how insects affect our pets. For me, the big three insect problems in Florida are mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks. Most dogs don’t ...

Your dog might be scratching often if they have food allergies or seasonal allergies. Skin infections caused by bacteria or yeast can also lead to uncontrollable scratching. Mange, a type of skin ...