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25 Startling Flea and Tick Facts
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25 Startling Flea and Tick Facts

Flea and ticks are gross, annoying, and potentially harmful to your pet's health. Turns out, however, that they're also quite fascinating. Read

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25 Startling Flea and Tick Facts By James Donatelli

Flea and ticks are gross, annoying, and potentially harmful to your pet's health. Turns out, however, that they're also quite fascinating.

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All About Fleas By Madeleine Burry

Fleas can mean more than itching, flea bites can cause sores on the skin and can transmit diseases.

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All About Ticks By Madeleine Burry

Ticks are arachnids that bite animals and feed of their blood, spreading diseases as they go. Learn how to avoid ticks.

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Are Flea and Tick Treatments Safe? By Kim Compton

Flea and tick medications were designed to keep your pets safe from dangerous pests that carry potentially deadly diseases. We have listed a few leading manufacturers of flea and tick medications that are highly recommended by veterinarians across the country.

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Combining Flea Treatments and All-In-One Meds: What You Need to Know By James Donatelli

Mixing medication without proper supervision is always a bad idea, even when it comes to your pet's flea and tick medications. Here are a few things you should know before experimenting.

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Common Mistakes in Flea Removal: What Cat Owners Should Avoid By Roy Higgs

Don't let fleas bug your feline friend. This guide uncovers the most common cat flea removal blunders. Learn what not to do and arm yourself with perfectly effective methods for a happy, itch-free kitty.

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Do I Need Flea and Tick Protection Where I Live? By Kim Compton

No matter where you go or decide to live, you will never be able to escape a possible flea or tick infestation. These tiny pests can live everywhere, so it is important to always keep your pet protected.

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Do I Really Need Flea and Tick Protection? By Kim Compton

Do you really need flea and tick protection for your pet? Yes! Find out why.

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Essential Tips for Flea and Tick Prevention When Relocating with Your Cat By Roy Higgs

Discover essential tips for effective flea and tick prevention when relocating with your cat. Ensure a pest-free transition and a healthy new home environment.

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Everything Pet Services - A Guide to Finding Quality Pet Assistance By Sam Bourne

Having a pet means needing a network of people nearby who will provide all the services necessary to keeping your pet healthy and happy. From finding a good vet to a good groomer, here's how to get started.

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Five Must-See Flea Videos By Team PetCareRx

Come get up close and personal with the flea. These five videos will give you some insight on these tiny pests and with this knowledge you will be able to better protect your pet.

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Flea and Tick Questions, Answered By Erin H. May

Many pet owners have heard of them, but don't really know much about fleas and ticks. We're here to help educate pet parents on how these pests operate, where they come from, how they harm your pet, and how to prevent and get rid of them.

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Flea and Tick Season: When to Use What Treatment By Matt Popkin

Where you live plays a big role in what sort of flea and tick protection, like K9 Advantix II and Frontline Plus, you should be using on your pets.

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Flea and Tick Treatment By Madeleine Burry

Fleas and ticks are nasty parasites that suck pets' blood and can leave diseases behind. Yuck! Here's how you can rid your home and your pet of fleas and ticks.

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Flea Pills for Treatment and Prevention By Madeleine Burry

Flea prevention for dogs and cats should always be the first line of defense that pet parents take when going to war with the flea. In case prevention seemed to have failed you, there are pill form treatment options that can rid your pet of those pesky pests.

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Get Rid of Fleas in 8 Steps - Infographic By Team PetCareRx

Worried your pet has fleas? Use this infographic to get rid of fleas in just a few steps! You'll be breathing easy in no time, and your pet will, too.

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How Do Dogs Get Fleas? By Gina Carey

Dogs can catch fleas just about anywhere. Here are some of the most common ways your dog can pick up these pests.

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How Do You Stop a Flea Infestation? By Madeleine Burry

When dealing with fleas, it's important to attack them head on and as early as possible. Here are some great ways to rid yourself of these pests quickly and efficiently.

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How Parasite And Worm Treatment Works By Ellen Thompson

When it comes to parasite and worm treatments, there seems to be so many on the market that it's hard to figure out which one is the right one for your pet. Here is the inside scoop on how the top parasite and worm treatments on the market work their magic to rid your pet of unwanted pests.

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How to Check for Fleas By Kim Compton

Learn how to check for fleas on your pet by using a flea comb.

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How to Detect a Flea Infestation in a New Home By Gina Carey

Although you're anxious to start putting things away and settling into your new home, it's important to ensure that there aren't any unwanted house guests already there.

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How to Get Rid of a Tick By Madeleine Burry

So you've removed a tick from your pet. Now what do you do with it? Here's how to do it.

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How to Stop Ticks By Madeleine Burry

Ticks lie in wait in grassy and wooded areas, and latch on to people and pets to bite and feed. Learn how to keep these disgusting bugs away from you and your pets.

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How to Treat and Get Rid of Fleas on Your Pet Cat By Roy Higgs

A flea infestation is natural and cannot be avoided at times. However, if not treated, it may lead to more serious diseases in your pet. Hence you must stay on top of the flea preventive routine for your pet.

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How to Treat Fleas in the Yard By Gina Carey

Riding your yard of fleas can be a daunting task, especially if you're not sure where to start. Learn where fleas can be found in your yard and how to get rid of them for good!

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Identify Ehrlichiosis Symptoms at All 3 Stages of the Disease By Lauren Leonardi

Ehrlichiosis is a tick-borne disease with mild symptoms that can go undetected for many years, making it harder to cure. Early detection is key, so learn more here.

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Is Cat Flea Control Necessary? By Kim Compton

Flea control for cats is just as important as it is for dogs. Learn the importance of making sure your feline is protected throughout the year, not just during flea and tick season.

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Lyme Disease in Cats By Lauren Leonardi

Cats can get Lyme disease just like dogs can, though it is less common. Find out how to protect your cat.

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Lyme Disease in Dogs and Cats By Lauren Leonardi

Lyme disease is a serious tick-borne illness that can affect both pets and people. Learn about prevention and treatment for Lyme disease.

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Product Comparison: Frontline vs Advantage for Cats By Lauren Leonardi

Compare the different aspects of Frontline vs Advantage. You'll learn what you need to know to decide which one is best for your feline.

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Protect Your Feline Friend By Team PetCareRx

As a cat owner, you undoubtedly want to keep your furry friend safe from harm. One of the most important ways to do that is by protecting them from fleas, ticks, and other harmful pests. That's where Frontline Plus for Cats comes in.

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Revolution vs Frontline: Comparing Pest Preventatives By Lauren Leonardi

Pests are everywhere. They are completely unavoidable. So the best thing is to get your pet on preventative medications. Learn more here about two leading preventatives of fleas, ticks, and heartworm in order to decide which is best for your pet.

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Summer Serenity: Best Flea Solutions for Your Cat During Summer By Roy Higgs

Discover the ultimate guide to ensure your cat's summer serenity. Explore effective flea prevention methods, top-rated products, and expert tips for keeping your feline friend pest-free and happy all season long.

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The Flea Life Cycle By James Donatelli

The life cycle of fleas consists of four stages: eggs, larvae, pupae and adult. Controlling each is the key to avoiding a flea problem.

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The Ultimate Flea Prevention Plan for Busy Cat Parents By Roy Higgs

Cat fleas are a common concern for pet owners because they may quickly lead to an infestation. Busy cat parents may struggle to deal with a flea infestation, making a preventive approach ideal for them. These simple steps make an actionable preventive plan for busy cat owners.

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Tick Paralysis in Cats: A Closer Look By Roy Higgs

Cats can develop tick paralysis, which is brought on by a toxin that some tick species generate. Learn about how to keep your feline companion safe from Tick Paralysis here.

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Tickitude Survey: Pet Parents' Concerns About Ticks on Pets By Kat Sherbo

Ticks aren't always top of mind for pet parents, but PetCareRx's Tickitude Survey reveals that the majority of US pet parents are worried about Lyme disease, a serious disease that ticks pass to dogs, cats, and humans.

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Top Mosquito Diseases By Madeleine Burry

To us, mosquitoes are annoying insects that cause us to itch. To our dogs, they can be life threatening through various diseases. It is important to learn what these diseases are, and how to keep your dog safe.

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Understanding Fleas & Ticks By Team PetCareRx

Fleas and ticks threaten the health of both you and your pet. To understand the risks and how to battle them, read more here.

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What Are Ticks? By Madeleine Burry

Just the word tick sounds annoying. Many pet parents are uneducated on what ticks are. Come read about the many different kinds of ticks and how to keep your pet safe from them.

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What Diseases Are Caused By Ticks? By Madeleine Burry

While Lymeโ€™s disease is the most well known of the tick-borne illnesses, ticks can also carry other diseases that may cause harm to you or your pet.

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What Do Ticks Look Like? By Madeleine Burry

Ticks are red or brown, small and have 8 legs. But they grow to double their size when they feed.

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What Do You Need To Know About Cytauxzoonosis: The Bobcat Fever In Pets By Roy Higgs

Cytauxzoonosis is a tick-borne infectious disease in cats caused by a protozoan parasite called cytauxzoon felis. It can lead to death if untreated within 48 hours of infection onset.

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What Happens in a Home Flea Infestation By Team PetCareRx

A flea infestation can happen before you even know it. This video shows how fleas get inside and how quickly they can become a problem.

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What Temperature Do Fleas Flourish In? By Madeleine Burry

Discover what conditions, like temperature and humidity, lead to the optimal environment for fleas and ticks.

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What to Do About Fleas By Madeleine Burry

Treating for fleas can seem like a never-ending process, as new fleas hatch the moment you get rid of the adults. Use these tips to completely eradicate fleas from your home and pets.

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What To Do When Your Cat Gets Fleas By ContentFly

Are you worried your cat might have fleas? But youโ€™re unsure of what to do next and how to proceed with this issue? Here, weโ€™ll tell you how to get rid of all those fleas for good.

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What's Different in Frontline vs Frontline Plus? By Lauren Leonardi

Frontline was one of the top rated flea and tick protection products around, and then they came out with a product that offers even more protection, Frontline Plus. Find out more here.

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What's the Best Way to Get Rid of Fleas on Pets? By Madeleine Burry

Fleas are annoying pests that are not the easiest to get rid of. Check out these different options that are best for you and your pet.

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Where Is Lyme Disease Most Common? By Kat Sherbo

Lyme disease can cause serious illness in dogs, cats, and humans, and is more prevalent in some parts of the United States. Find out where Lyme disease risk is the highest.

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Which Are More Revolting: Fleas or Ticks? By James Donatelli

There is no question that both fleas and ticks are terrible pests. Which one is worst than the other? Here are some creepy crawly facts about fleas and ticks, and you can decide for yourself.

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Why is My Flea and Tick Medication Not Working? By Kim Compton

If you're providing your pet with flea and tick prevention like clockwork and they are still getting bitten up, check out a few reasons why your medication may not be working.

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