Quick Take If you share your home with a dog or cat, you also share it with invisible commuters: parasites looking for a warm meal. Fleas and ticks do not need a dirty house to move in. All it takes ...

Pets may not be able to speak, but they often show clear signs when something isn’t right. From digestive troubles to itchy skin, many common health issues can make them uncomfortable. The good news ...

Control a flea infestation with daily vacuuming to get rid of adult fleas, eggs, and larvae. Make sure to also vacuum upholstered furniture and along baseboards. Washing bedding and steam cleaning ...

The suffering of the displaced in Mawasi Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip, is no longer limited to the shortage of food and water and the lack of space, a new health crisis has joined it, ...

Bring sun protection and comfortable shoes for the best experience. A hat and sunscreen keep you comfortable on sunny days. Sturdy walking shoes help you browse without tired feet. Itchy’s Flea Market ...

Flea and tick medications are highly effective at combatting pests, but chemicals in your pet's feces may be doing more harm ...

Q: My kitty Simba is a pussycat at home, but he turns into a lion every time we go to the animal hospital. The staff is gentle with him, but he hisses and growls, and I'm afraid he will bite them.

Itchy’s Flea Market in Columbia has been a local favorite for years. The name alone makes people smile before they even walk through the door. This indoor market offers year-round shopping in a ...

Dr. Meghan Herron serves as the senior director of behavior, research and education at Gigi’s, a shelter organization dedicated to improving the lives of shelter dogs. Prior to … You’d be surprised to ...

The suffering of thousands of displaced people in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip is worsening with the widespread spread of fleas inside shelter tents in the al-Mawasi area, amid the absence of ...

When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching feels "enough," is not accidental. Scientists have now identified a key molecular and neural ...

Have you noticed a smattering of dark spots on your snow piles this winter? Though it look like dirt, you may also be encountering some visiting springtails, or "snow fleas" as they are often called.