These days, there's an overwhelming number of products to prevent parasites in pets. How do I know which one to choose?

In mid-August, a human case of flea-borne typhus — previously called murine typhus — was confirmed in Fountain Valley, California. It's the fifth human case of the rare disease this year, with all but ...

Reports cite a flea-borne typhus outbreak in Los Angeles. Should Indiana be concerned? What is flea-bourne typhus? Symptoms, ...

Often confused with the flu, flea-borne typhus has seen a steady increase in the last five years in Texas, and the disease can make people sick. Fleas found on rats, opossums, cats and dogs can ...

Fleas are a year-round problem in the South, both indoors and out. “They’re carried into your yard by wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons, opossums, mice, and deer,” says Eric Benson, PhD, professor ...

Pet owners are being urged to protect themselves and their pets after the city experienced a record number of cases of the ...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) -- Public health advisories have been posted near the intersection of Slater Avenue and Magnolia Street in Fountain Valley after a case of flea-borne typhus was detected ...

Orange County vector control officials are urging residents to keep their pets, bodies and homes flea free, after a human case of flea-borne typhus was detected in the city of Fountain Valley earlier ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put Los Angeles doctors on alert, as typhus, a bacterial infection spread by fleas, makes a comeback in L.A. County. By the numbers: In 2010, there ...

In Texas, flea and tick season never takes a break. Thanks to the warm climate, these pesky parasites can thrive all year long, turning your pet into a potential target. But don’t worry — there are ...