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Bringing home a new puppy is a joyful milestone—full of excitement, cuddles, and firsts. But that happiness can quickly turn to concern if your pup suddenly falls ill. Among the most common (and ...

It’s an all-too-familiar scenario pet owners dread. First, your furry friend can’t stop scratching. Then you are itching, too. You guessed it –your pet and your home are infested with fleas. Before ...

Dear Dr. Fox: I'm writing in response to your discussions about flea/tick preventives. I have been in the rescue business for 17 years, and we have had as many as 31 dogs in our home at one time. I ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — It’s an all-too-familiar scenario pet owners dread. First, your furry friend can’t stop scratching. Then you are itching, too! You guessed it–Your pet and your home are infested ...

Nitenpyram (Capguard, Capstar, PetArmor FastCaps) is an oral neonicotinoid insecticide medicine for treatment of adult fleas in dogs and cats. It only treats the adult stage of fleas. It does not ...

Pet owners, beware: Flea-borne typhus is on the rise in parts of Southern California. The good news is there are several commonsense ways to protect your pet and yourself from getting infected. A flea ...

What kills dog fleas instantly? This is one of the questions I’m asked most often as a vet, usually with a touch of panic! After 14 years of treating dogs of all breeds and sizes, I’m no stranger to ...