Can cat fleas live on humans? If you have a feline friend in your family it's a question you may well be asking. Thankfully, the sorts of fleas that enjoy setting up camp in your cat's fur don't like ...

Keeping fleas, ticks and mosquitoes off your pets can be as simple as an oral pill or chew, a prevention collar or a topical ...

A case of bubonic plague was recently reported in Oregon. As a veterinarian, I am going to take this as an excellent opportunity to point out a great reason to get serious about flea control in our ...

Once exposed, it can take up to two weeks for the incubation period. Some symptoms of the disease include a headache, fever, nausea, and body aches. Less than a week later, a rash can start on the ...

If you're a pet parent, you've probably asked yourself, "How do cats get fleas?" at least once – especially if your cat is kept indoors and you're wondering how they got there in the first place.

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO With flea bites, you can develop red, itchy bumps that lead to skin irritation and swelling. You can use hydrocortisone cream, cold packs, and antihistamines ...

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