The most common type found in the U.S. aren’t actually fleas, but they might still take a bite out of your summer vacation plans. Having a little fun in the sun at the beach is often one of the best ...

Do home remedies for fleas really work? Your dog’s been scratching a little more than usual lately, and you’ve noticed a few tiny jumping bugs. We’re sorry to ...

Fleas are common pests that affect dogs, cats, and their owners. These small insects feed on the blood of dogs and cats. While wingless, fleas can jump as far as 13 inches, nearly 200 times the length ...

Rubbing alcohol, also called isopropyl alcohol, is known for its germ-killing properties. That’s why so many people rely on it as a disinfectant. If you’re a pet owner wondering whether rubbing ...

Bedbugs and fleas are two blood-sucking bugs that can be tough to deal with. And although they do have similarities, the differences between them are pretty distinct— and some of the biggest ...

Fleas perform an amazing feat when they jump, and the mechanics behind the tiny, bloodsucking pests' acrobatics have been studied — and debated — for a long time. But new research may have settled one ...

Is your dog or cat itching themselves more often? It could be a sign of fleas - even when it's cold outside. Dr. Aly Cohen, a veterinarian at Cornell University's Riney Canine Health Center, urged pet ...

Fleas are no fun. Not for you, since you have to deal with the occasional nip on the ankle and the hassles of ridding your home of the little buggers. And certainly not for your pets, who can bite and ...

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 ...

A woman has gone viral for the nightmare-inducing way she learned that her dog was infested with fleas. Jackie Marshall, 33, lives in Lake County, Illinois, and owns teacup Yorkshire terrier, ...