Allergies are a common and tricky problem in pets, caused by various things such as pollen, dust, mold, chemicals and food.

If you're not a fan of bugs, you might be in for a rough summer in Iowa. A mild winter and wet spring could mean more mosquitos and other bugs.

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If your dog will jump in the nearest river, pond or lake given half a chance, don’t use spot-on treatments for fleas and ticks, say researchers. A study has shown that when dogs are immersed in ...

The Florida Entomologist, Vol. 54, No. 1 (Mar., 1971), pp. 35-51 (17 pages) Nineteen species of fleas are presently known from Florida. Pulex simulans, Corrodopsylla hamiltoni, and Orchopeas leucopus ...

The bite generally breaks the skin, causing a wound. Since fleas poop while they feed. The poop can be rubbed into the wound or any other wounds. People can also contract Murine typhus if they ...

While they’re totally different species, people often lump mites and fleas together because they’re small (sometimes microscopic) bugs. They both live in groups and can infest our homes and pets.

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Tick season is officially upon us. There are several tick species throughout the U.S., but two of the most common are deer ticks (blacklegged ticks) and wood ticks (most commonly American dog ...

The summer heat has crept in — and with it the critters that have owners and pets alike itching. Fleas, in particular, have a ...