Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Both home and pet owners know how awful a flea infestation can be. Fleas aren’t just gross and irritating — they’re also vectors, ...

Here’s how to control the flea population in your yard.

Spring is just around the corner, and arriving with the more pleasant weather are those most unpleasant pests: fleas and ticks. If you have pets, you’ll want to protect them from the discomfort and ...

When fleas and ticks show up on your dog, you want them gone fast. These parasitic pests cause discomfort that prompts your furry pal to scratch, which leads to irritation. Flea and tick bites can ...

Is your dog or cat itching themselves more often? It could be a sign of fleas - even when it's cold outside. Dr. Aly Cohen, a veterinarian at Cornell University's Riney Canine Health Center, urged pet ...

We just got a golden retriever puppy and he's 11 weeks old tomorrow. Ever since we got him, he has itched regularly and more than any of my other dogs have ever itched. Usually, it's his hind leg area ...

With flea bites, you can develop red, itchy bumps that lead to skin irritation and swelling. You can use hydrocortisone cream ...

The human flea is actually rare in Central Europe. However, in Berlin, the parasites are currently spreading—likely due to foxes. PETBOOK editor and biologist Saskia Schneider explains how fleas ...