You may have heard the phrase “where there's smoke, there’s fire.” Smoke is a sign that you need to be looking for a fire to put out. Well, I will steal from that phrase and tell you, “Where there are ...

Question: Our cats (and house) have been flea-free for more than a year. We treat the carpet, etc., do not allow the cats to go outside and do not find evidence of fleas when we brush them (two to ...

The most common signs of flea infestation are itching and scratching in the areas of the flea bites. This constant scratching can lead to hair loss and open areas in the skin from the abrasions. These ...

As we enter the height of summer heat, you may find yourself in an all-out war with fleas. These insects prefer temperatures of 65-80 degrees and humidity levels of 75 percent to 85 percent — so, for ...

Hi Biscuit, I need some help. We have three cats. I just went to clean the litter box, and I found poop that is covered in tapeworms (it looks like little grains of white rice that are moving). I can ...

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 ...

A flea is a very small insect that survives by feeding on animal or human blood. Their bites can cause itchiness and irritation. Fleas can infect people or pets with germs that cause flea-borne typhus ...

Sylvester’s mom called in a panic. Her adorable black and white kitten had some strange-looking material stuck in the hair under his tail. She described it as some hard, light tan granules. When we ...

From itching and hair loss to visible parasites, here are the early signs that suggest a dog may have ticks or fleas, and why ...

Infestations, whether caused by fleas or ticks, affect a dog’s overall comfort. Dogs may appear restless or unable to settle ...