Vinegar is not an effective flea killer but can be diluted to use as a repellent. Regular pet, yard, and home care—and citrus-based repellents—are more effective in getting rid of fleas. Spraying ...

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Q: I’m told that, despite improvements in recent years, pesticides in flea collars are still harmful to pets and humans. Are there ways to minimize fleas without resorting to chemical concoctions? And ...

Lola is getting a clean bill of health at Sioux Nation Animal Clinic today, but lately not all pets have been so lucky. “Oh it was awful,” pet owner Tricia Schaefer said. Tricia Schaefer is talking ...

November 23, 2020 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Even if you do everything right, there’s still a chance your pet could come home with fleas. The good news is ...

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- Experts say fleas may be mutating and becoming more resistant to topical anti-flea treatments, making them peskier than ever for Bay Area pet owners trying to get rid of them ...

Anyone who has ever dealt with fleas knows how frustrating it can be to control infestations. These tiny pests seem to thrive in almost any environment. The best strategy is to target inside and ...

Warmer weather means many pet owners will be spending extra time outside with their four-legged friends. But that extra time playing outdoors or walking in the woods can mean more exposure to fleas ...

What kills dog fleas instantly? This is one of the questions I’m asked most often as a vet, usually with a touch of panic! After 14 years of treating dogs of all breeds and sizes, I’m no stranger to ...