While everyone else gets all riled up about tick season, the warm weather means another parasitic pest is upon us: fleas. The rising temperatures makes it more hospitable for eggs to hatch, and more ...

Fleas are one of the most common and persistent pests cat owners face, but some cats seem to attract them more than others.

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Sarah’s question: My cat is very susceptible to worms and fleas but has ...

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The most prevalent flea in the U.S. is the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis). It infests cats, dogs and wild animals. The complete life cycle takes three to five weeks. A female flea lays 24 to 48 eggs ...

With all the joys of cat companionship often comes the frustrations of trying to control fleas and ticks. You probably think these pests are annoying, but your pet undoubtedly finds them uncomfortable ...

The battle against fleas and ticks is real, and many cat owners find themselves searching for effective, gentle treatments. A flea collar can only do so much, and basic flea powders can be messy to ...