Flea meds stay active in pet feces for absurdly long periods, steadily polluting nearby areas. In a Nutshell Pet owners can ...

Flea and tick medicines can stay in pet waste for months, exposing insects that keep soil healthy to harmful chemicals.

As the summer kicks off with rising temperatures and wet weather in the Houston area, dogs and cats need flea prevention, which could save their lives. Dogs and cats living both indoors and outdoors ...

A new paper in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry finds that common medications used for flea and tick control in dogs ...

A new paper in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry finds that common flea and tick control medications used in dogs and cats may pose a significant environmental risk to wild insects.

When it comes to flea and tick prevention in dogs and cats, year-round coverage is important. While many pet parents believe that fleas and ticks die off in the winter, and the risk of catching these ...

Data show pet owners face difficulties with consistent compliance, while veterinarians worry about inconsistent or incorrect medication administration In the U.S. Two-thirds of veterinarians note that ...

The control of fleas and ticks in companion animals is not only a matter of animal welfare but also a crucial element in mitigating zoonotic disease risks and enhancing public health. Recent ...

In the U.S. Two-thirds of veterinarians note that most pet owners do not follow year-round treatment plan, despite evidence that fleas and ticks are present during all seasons Merck Animal Health, ...