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Ten Common Cat & Dog Flea and Tick Myths

April 22, 2020 By Renee Jones

A flea dressed as a ringleader for the Flea Circus.

According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, a myth is: “A popular belief or tradition that has grown up around something or someone, OR an unfounded or false notion.” Although there’s a great deal of information available regarding fleas and ticks – sadly, not all of it is accurate. Fleas and ticks can cause many health […]

How to Get Rid of Fleas: A Comprehensive Guide

April 6, 2020 By Renee Jones

An Oriental Rat Flea. Image used under Fair Use from the Public Health Images Library (PHIL). {Getting Rid of Fleas}

Do you dread flea season? Most of us do, because it’s a little being the ringmaster or juggler in a three ring “flea” circus! And, like any circus, if you don’t get your ticket and get in line early, you’re likely to miss some of the best acts! It’s the same with planning your strategy […]

My Flea and Tick Topical Doesn’t Work!

May 11, 2018 By Renee Jones

flea and tick prevention

My topical flea and tick prevention doesn’t seem to be working.  What’s wrong?  Did they change the formula?  If you’re routinely providing flea and tick prevention to your pet but they still seem to be suffering from bites, there are several reasons the product may not be working. Although it seems like a given, make […]

How to Get Rid of Ticks and Why You Should

April 13, 2018 By Renee Jones

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We have been focusing on fleas all week – it is Flea Week, after all – but we couldn’t let the week end without mentioning the other blood-sucking parasite, ticks. If your pet is a tick magnet, like one of my dogs, these nasty creatures may be more of an issue for you than fleas!  […]

Flea Control Around the Home and Yard

April 12, 2018 By Renee Jones

Flea Week Enforcer Bundle - Flea Control Around the Home and Yard

When thinking about flea control, you have to be certain you don’t forget about treating your home and yard.  Remember that the fleas you see on your pet are just the tip of the iceberg.  What you DON’T see in your pet’s environment is a much bigger problem.  Keep in mind only 5% of a […]

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