HACKENSACK, N.J. - A wave of lawsuits filed by cat and dog owners who claim their pets were sickened or killed by anti-flea or tick medication is targeting five New Jersey companies that make or sell ...

We have near-perfect tools to stop fleas and ticks, so why are our pets still infested? The problem isn't the parasite; it's ...

DEAR W.F.: I have done an extensive, documented review on these various oral and topical anti-tick and flea medications, which most veterinarians are continuing to sell to their clients, along with ...

Flea and tick season is in full swing right now, and as we start taking our dogs into the field again, chances of them encountering fleas and ticks are high. Warm, furry and low to the ground, dogs ...

Dear Dr. Fox • Nine days after my 1 1/2-year-old healthy cavalier King Charles spaniel was given a single dose of the oral flea and tick preventative Bravecto, he became ill, exhibiting many of the ...

When Fido and Fifi are comfortably sleeping the day away, they appear to have no cares in the world. But add fleas or ticks to that idyllic scene, and it’s a whole different picture: Nap time becomes ...

Dear Dr. Fox: I have a young 19-pound cavapoo. The dog had an adverse reaction to Vectra – agitation, rapid heartbeat, bulging eyes, snapping, etc. We took him to the vet immediately, and the vet ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Fox • After reading your latest column about fleas and ticks, I wanted to mention that I had a lot of success preventing ...