Why household aerosol foggers often miss sheltered flea habitats—and how growth regulators help break the life cycle.

At some point, it’s likely that every cat owner will encounter the common nuisance of a flea outbreak on their family feline. This is when these unwelcome and pesky parasites embed in cat fur. That’s ...

Veterinarians helped us make our picks for the best flea and tick treatments for cats, from prescription topicals to OTC options.

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California is considering limiting the sale of a chemical commonly used to manage fleas and ticks in household pets, citing mounting evidence that it poses risks to aquatic life and human health. One ...

WASHINGTON— Popular pet flea collars and treatments contain high levels of toxic PFAS chemicals, according to laboratory test results posted today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

Fleas are a common problem for pet owners in the Willamette Valley due to the region's climate. Signs of fleas in pets include itching, redness, flaky skin, scabs, and secondary skin infections.