5+ hour, 50+ min ago  (707+ words) Pennsylvania residents are being urged to keep an eye on pets, livestock and wildlife after federal officials confirmed new U. S. cases of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite once eradicated from the country but now raising new concern in some parts…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago  (87+ words) FOX5 Vegas Consumer Reports: Give your pet a flea-free summer Suspect from Nevada State Police Trooper shooting at hospital, FOX5 source says UNLV physicists test X-ray method to regenerate lithium-ion batteries Primm family explains next steps to keep Stateline businesses open What…...

12+ hour, 16+ min ago  (214+ words) A growing movement among UK veterinary professionals is challenging monthly preventative flea treatments due to severe environmental risks, according to a recent report by BBC. Veterinary panel members advised a House of Lords committee that over-the-counter flea products should be…...

5+ hour, 48+ min ago  (467+ words) Tick bites are more prevalent in the warmer months. Do you know how to care for a pet that's been bitten by a tick? With Florida listed within America's top 10 states with the most ticks, Dr. Jo Myers, a doctor…...

7+ hour, 13+ min ago  (1146+ words) A cat has a flea spot-on treatment applied to the back of its neck Over the counter flea treatments which are used by pet owners in the UK should be banned, a panel of vets has told a parliamentary inquiry....

8+ hour, 5+ min ago  (1024+ words) In many parts of the country, ticks are no longer just a summertime concern for pet owners." "Canada is getting hotter and hotter, so the ecosystems are changing a lot," said Dr. Christopher Fernandez Prada, a veterinarian, professor at the…...

16+ hour, 1+ min ago  (855+ words) In South Louisiana, mosquitoes are practically a fact of life. They show up at backyard barbecues, fishing trips, evening walks and just about anywhere else we spend time outdoors. Unfortunately, they also bring one of the most serious health threats…...

12+ hour, 30+ min ago  (558+ words) Most pet owners know to check their dog for ticks after a hike through the woods. What few realize is that the backyard and the neighborhood park can carry the same risk now." "We are increasingly seeing tick exposure in…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1072+ words) In fall, hoards of winter ticks latch on to New Hampshire's moose " sometimes upward of 50, 000 per adult animal. Over the course of the winter, the ticks drink their fill of blood, weakening adult moose and sometimes killing calves. "Essentially, they…...

17+ hour, 21+ min ago  (1539+ words) Home " Uncategorized " 6 Scents That Fleas and Ticks Hate If you've ever dealt with fleas or ticks, you know how relentless these tiny pests can be. They're sneaky, they're persistent, and they can turn a peaceful afternoon into an itchy nightmare…...