Flea And Tick Prevention (43)
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5 New Year's Resolutions All Cat and Dog Owners Should Make
By Kristen Seymour, December 29, 2016Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? Maybe you're hoping to eat better, hit the gym more frequently or make a point to unplug from your phone more often. And sure, those are great goals,… Full Article ›
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5 Health Problems Dog Owners Often Ignore
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, October 5, 2016Some of the things dog owners ignore truly do make a difference to an animal's quality of life. It can be easy for well-meaning pet owners to get caught up in one aspect of their dog's care but pay… Full Article ›
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Ehrlichiosis: What You Should Know About This Tick-Borne Disease
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 22, 2016Ticks are trouble! We all know that they spread the bacteria that cause Lyme disease, but another tick-borne disease that is steadily increasing is ehrlichiosis. Once limited to western Texas,… Full Article ›
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5 Dog Dangers to Avoid This Summer
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, June 23, 2016For many of us, summer is synonymous with fun. There are so many exciting outdoor activities to do — and many of them can be enjoyed with our dogs in tow, like hiking, camping… Full Article ›
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Lyme Disease and Your Pets: Do You Know What's True and What's Not?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, May 16, 2016Ticks! Just the thought of them makes me shudder. These creepy members of the arachnid family are tiny — except when they’re bloated with blood — but mighty when it comes to spreading bacterial… Full Article ›
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7 Ways to Be a Better Dog Owner
By Shayna Meliker, March 10, 2016We know you are committed to your dog, but are you ready to reach ninja levels of dog ownership? Buckle your seat belt, because we're about to blast through seven ways you can be an even better dog… Full Article ›
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Help Your Cat Get Healthier This Year
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, January 4, 2016I don’t know about you, but I often make New Year’s resolutions for my pets as well as for myself. Heck, we could all use a little improvement every year, whether we've got two legs or four.… Full Article ›
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8 Tips for Safe Travel With Your Pet
September 14, 2015Hitting the road with your four-legged friend? Whether you're going cross-country or taking a short trip, read these eight tips to help prepare your pet for traveling. 1. Implant a… Full Article ›
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Why Flea and Tick Prevention Doesn’t Stop When Summer Is Over
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 24, 2015Fleas and ticks are fighting back. It used to be that they would pester our pets between May and September — but now experts recommend that pet owners give parasite prevention products year-round to… Full Article ›
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Mythbusters: 4 Things You Only Thought You Knew About Fleas and Ticks
August 20, 2015Fleas and ticks have been around for centuries, serving as a source of discomfort and disease. While experts have learned a lot about these pests — including how to manage them in modern times — some… Full Article ›
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Cut Your Pet's Flea and Tick Risk in Summer
August 10, 2015Warm weather brings with it the increased likelihood that pets and pet owners will have to deal with fleas and ticks and the problems they can cause. The milder temperatures and increased humidity in… Full Article ›
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Tactics to Keep Pets Flea and Tick Free
August 4, 2015Fleas and ticks are constant threats to pets, whether our animals live indoors or outdoors. Fortunately, there are measures we can take to arm our pets — and ourselves — against these relentless… Full Article ›