Parasites & Fleas

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (430+ words) Finding a tick attached to your dog or cat can be alarming, but careful removal can help protect both you and your pet. Acting promptly is important because ticks can transmit disease while feeding. Avoid squeezing the tick's swollen body,…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (252+ words) with adequate knowledge, consistent routines and prompt action, you can keep your furball comfortable, healthy, and parasite-free....

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (359+ words) OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 15, 2026 Tevra Pet's "Protect Their Everywhere" campaign reminds families that fall adventures can still mean exposure to unwanted pests OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Crisp morning walks. Weekend hikes. Football games in the backyard. Cozy afternoons at home. Fall…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (749+ words) First Lady Melania Trump travels to a school in Ashe County, North Carolina, nearly two years after Hurricane Helene. When summer starts winding down, it’s tempting to think flea and tick season is also over. Cooler mornings, shorter days, and…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (792+ words) From curtains to carpets, experts reveal where infestations quietly spread - and how to stop them early As summer starts to wind down, many pet owners assume the worst of flea season is behind them - but experts say that’s far from…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (613+ words) Every autumn, millions of redwings lift off from their Scandinavian and Baltic breeding grounds and pour southward across Europe in search of milder wintering latitudes....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (352+ words) While fleas are often seen as a problem for pets, an infestation can quickly spread throughout the home, with eggs and larvae hiding in soft furnishings such as carpets, sofas, bedding and even curtains. With peak flea activity prevalent from…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (142+ words) From fear to fascination As their comfort grew, so did their curiosity. For Harrison, the fellowship is her first research experience, and it’s taught her to ask questions beyond the immediate project. She began noticing patterns in the field, such…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (646+ words) The DNR has received more than 700 reports in Washington County Wisconsin wildlife regulators have now received almost 900 reports of dead deer in southeastern Wisconsin that are tied to an ongoing outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease. Last month, the Wisconsin Department…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (252+ words) Summer might be winding down, but there’s one seasonal pest pet owners shouldn’t be letting their guard down against: the flea. The warmer months are when fleas become a problem, with the rise in temperatures creating the ideal conditions for…...