by Arricca Elin SanSoneAs if dealing with fleas in your yard isn’t enough, these little bloodsuckers can infest your home, too. “You often don’t see them unless you have a bad infestation,” says Eric Benson, PhD, professor emeritus and extension entomologist with...
Hot spots in dogs are a common skin condition. Find out what they are and how to treat them once they show up, so you can get your dog back to their usual happy self.If you’ve noticed your dog itching more than usual and discovered a moist red spot on their skin under...
Tiny parasites that feed on the blood of a host animal, ticks can transmit diseases to both people and pets.If your dog spends a lot of time outside, tick checks should be part of your daily routine. In many areas of the United States, ticks are active year-round,...
by Jody HelmerYou notice something small skitter across the hair on your dog’s back and think, “Was that a flea?” There is a high likelihood that the answer is yes.Fleas are the most common parasites that affect dogs and cats, with some research showing...
Hot spots, also known as acute moist dermatitis, are red, moist, hot and irritated lesions that are typically found on a dog’s head, hip or chest area. Hot spots often grow at an alarming rate within a short period of time because dogs tend to lick, chew and scratch...
