by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM All featured products are chosen at the discretion of the GreatPetCare editorial team and do not reflect a direct endorsement by the author or reviewer.Fleas and ticks are among the most common external parasites in pets. Pesky mosquitoes...
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...
