Parasites

Flea, Tick and Worm Guides

Can Indoor Cats Even Get Fleas?

Yes. A cat who has never set foot outside can still get fleas, because living indoors lowers the risk without closing every door, which is why flea prevention is recommended even for indoor-only pets. Fleas care about warmth, food, and shelter, and a home offers all three, whether or not a cat goes outdoors. A […]

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Natural Flea Treatments. Do They Really Work?

The short answer is that most natural flea remedies do not work on their own, and a handful of them can poison a pet. That is not what anyone wants to hear after finding a flea on the dog or a scatter of black flea dirt on the cat’s blanket. The instinct behind the question […]

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Fleas vs. Ticks: What Every Pet Owner Should Know

You ran a hand down your dog’s back after a walk and felt a small, firm bump, or you keep catching your cat chewing at the base of her tail. Either one could be a parasite, and whether it is a flea or a tick changes how fast you need to act. Most flea problems […]

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