Flea & Tick Survival Guide

Fleas are the most common external parasite found on dogs and cats worldwide. Flea allergy dermatitis (known as FAD) is the most common dermatologic disease in domestic dogs in the United States. A study...

How To Remove a Tick From a Dog

Sara Bledsoe, DVM, CVA, CHPV

After any time spent outside, it’s always a great idea to check your dog for ticks. In as little as 24 hours after attaching to your pup, ticks can transmit diseases—so it’s important to get rid of them...

Lyme Disease in Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment

PetMD Editorial

Lyme disease in dogs is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world, but it only causes symptoms in 5-10% of affected dogs. So some dogs may have it, but never show symptoms. Transmission...

What Do Flea Eggs Look Like and How Do You Get Rid of Them?

Jennifer Coates, DVM

Just the word “flea” can make us itchy—and it’s no wonder why. One flea can rapidly turn into an infestation of parasites that lay innumerable little flea eggs on dogs and cats. Catching fleas early is...

9 Ways to Stop Fleas From Biting Your Dog, From Flea Shampoo to Vacuums

PetMD Editorial

Reviewed and updated for accuracy on June 7, 2019 by Dr. Natalie Stilwell, DVM, MS, PhD Ah, the joys of the outdoors. Swimming, hiking and going to the park—all reasons to look forward to going outside....

Top 5 Ways to Fight Fleas and Ticks

Sarah Wooten, DVM

Fleas and ticks got you down? Can’t seem to keep them off your pets or out of your home? How about some free veterinary advice on what really works to eradicate fleas and ticks for good? Here my top five...