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Fleas are one of a pet parent’s worst nightmares. Those pesky, nearly impossible-to-see insects do nothing more than cause itchiness, skin irritation, and incredible frustration. 

Treating the Home for Fleas

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Fleas are tiny external parasites that survive by drinking other animals’ blood. These parasites reproduce rapidly and can cause a dog to have various health problems, including anemia, allergies, skin irritation, and internal parasites. 

Oral vs Topical Flea Medication for Dogs

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Keeping a dog healthy and happy are top priorities for pet parents. One constant threat to their dog’s health that pet parents should always be on the lookout for is ticks. Diseases spread by ticks can be detrimental to both the health of dogs and pet parents. Pet parents should be aware of the common tick-borne diseases in dogs and use monthly flea and tick preventatives to help keep their pets safe.

Common Tick Borne Diseases in Dogs

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Finding and removing ticks is crucial for reducing a dog’s risk of developing a tick-borne disease. Here’s what pet parents need to do. 

How to Check and Remove a Tick from a Dog

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External parasites such as fleas and ticks are a battle pet parents often fight. They can be found in most environments and quickly jump onto unsuspecting dogs. Thankfully, many options are available to help pet parents win the battle against fleas and ticks. 

Flea and Tick Products Every Dog Parent Should Have

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When flea activity diminishes in some regions as seasonal temperatures begin to drop, pet parents often experience a false sense of security. Here's what pet parents need to know about fleas in winter.

Can My Pet Get Fleas in the Winter?

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Pet parents who struggle to stay on top of an effective flea and tick treatment plan for their fur babies are far from alone. There's no way to escape these pesky pests, but the good news is that there are actions one can take to significantly lower their dog's risk of infestation. 

Topical Tick and Flea Treatment for Dogs

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Fleas are one the most frustrating problems encountered by pet parents. If you are wondering how to get control once-and-for-all, then we have the answers for you. There are many reasons why your flea control program may not be completely successful, but with a comprehensive approach, you can keep pets healthy.

Control Fleas for Good With Flea and Tick Prevention

Flea and Tick Prevention

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None of us want to see fleas on our dog but sometimes it does happen. Fleas can be brought into the home in many ways. Once in the home flea infeststations can quickly get out of hand. Flea prevention is very important.

Why Is Flea Prevention So Important for Dogs?

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Found a tick on your dog? Don’t panic! Gently remove the tick doing your best to get the entire head out. Clean the area and apply triple antibiotic ointment. Should you get your dog tested for a tick borne disease? The short, and probably unsatisfying, answer is that… it depends.

My Dog Had a Tick, Should I Worry About Disease?

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In some areas of the country, flea prevention is a top-of-mind concern for pet parents year-round. We get particularly nervous during the first hot weather blast, as those pesky bugs like the heat – between 70-85°F and 70 percent humidity, to be exact. Though you may be on high-alert this time of year, we recommend keeping your favorite friend covered 365. Fleas can cause more than just a little scratching. They can carry parasites like tapeworms and other diseases that can transfer to your pet. Preventing fleas also prevents far more serious conditions, such as anemia.

Flea Season is Here: How to Prevent Fleas

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Canine heartworm disease is a serious illness affecting dogs (and yes, it’s caused by a worm infecting the heart!).  It’s relatively common and highly preventable, but deadly if not detected and treated early.

All About Heartworm in Dogs

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Ticks aren’t only looking for their next backwoods adventurer. They lurk in tall grass, short grass, meadows, trees, and other animals. They thrive everywhere there is greenery, from city parks to the backcountry. Like fleas, they also like a good heat wave (or a nice Indian summer), so they can become a year-long problem in warmer climates.

How to protect your pet from ticks

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