FLEA AND TICK AWARENESS

Ticks: The Basics

They might not get as much attention as fleas, but ticks can be even more dangerous. Ticks lie in wait for unsuspecting animals—including humans—to brush by their hiding places on weeds, grasses, bushes, or other leafy vegetation. Read more

Fleas: Related Health Problems

In one day, a flea can bite your dog up to 400 times and can consume 15 times its body weight in blood. In addition to extreme discomfort, fleas can also cause serious health problems for your pet. Read more

Ticks: Prevention

One of the best ways to help protect your pet from ticks is to use FRONTLINE® Brand Products monthly, especially during tick season. Read more

Ticks: Related Issues

The following are warning signs that your dog may have a disease that was transmitted by a tick: Read more

Fleas: Treatment

FRONTLINE® Plus works with oil glands in the skin to distribute itself all over your pet’s body. When fleas hop on, they are killed within 24 hours and often before they can lay eggs. So, essentially, your pet becomes a walking flea exterminator-killing fleas without them even having to bite. Read more

Dealing with Fleas

Written by Dr. Sherry Weaver I have had dogs all my life and never experienced fleas. We recently got them on all three dogs (of course) and have been using over-the-counter remedies that are not working very well. Read more

Fleas: Detection

Black specks on your pet or in your dog’s bed may be "flea dirt" - the fecal matter from adult fleas. There are two easy ways to check for black specks: Read more

Fleas: Prevention

In addition to applying FRONTLINE® Plus, the following steps can also be taken to prevent fleas from infesting your pet: Read more

Dealing with Ticks

Written by Dr. Sherry Weaver We are currently experiencing a problem with ticks on our dog. We enjoy taking our dog outdoors with us, but this last episode has been very discouraging. We found a total of nine ticks on our dog and in our home. Read more