The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first of its kind, once-yearly shot designed to protect dogs from fleas and ticks for up to a year.

Cat and dog owners have been issued an urgent flea warning this summer The surge in counterfeit animal medicine follows a vet warning for fleas this summer.

Ivermectin has become a big business in its own right. Online pharmacies and wellness shops are cashing in on the deworming craze, with one offering parasite cleanses for $200 a month.

A fight from the days of the COVID-19 pandemic is being revived at the State House as New Hampshire House Republicans are ready to battle the Senate over easier access to ivermectin.

Three states have legalized over-the-counter sales of ivermectin, but people should only take it for approved uses with guidance from physicians, Dr. Leana Wen says.

“These are really the cases that keep people up at night,” he said. What Ivermectin Can and Can’t Do Scientists do not dispute that ivermectin is powerfully effective — against parasites.

Ivermectin is a prescription drug used to treat parasitic infections. Learn about the drug’s dosage, form, strength, and more.

Large quantities of anti-flea treatments end up being washed away down the drain and ending up in rivers, where they can harm wildlife.

Fleas are a common problem, but no match for products formulated to eradicate these pests. Here are some of the best flea shampoos for cats that are fast acting and safe.

While some studies on ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment do exist and some do testify to the drug’s efficacy, that data is overwhelmingly considered inconsistent, questionable and/or inconclusive ...

Feral cats are not treated by owners or veterinarians so they can carry contagious diseases like flea-borne typhus and rabies, and parasites like hookworm and fleas which can affect pets, humans, and ...