Pets and Flea Problems Directory
Fleas affect all animals and are especially annoying when they find a home on your dog or cat, and eventually in your home. Flea infestations can be expensive to treat. The best way to keep fleas away is to use preventive medications on your pets. Learn more about fleas here.
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Protect Your Cat and Home from Fleas
How to protect your cat and home from pesky fleas.
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A Flea- and Tick-Free Yard: Keep Your Pet Safe
Your dog loves her yard, so keep it flea and tick free. Learn about products that can help keep her safe.
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Flea Control in Your Home
Don't let fleas live in your home. Get them off your pets and out of your house with these flea control methods.
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Control Fleas and Ticks Outside
How to rid your yard -- and your home -- of fleas and ticks.
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How to Keep Fleas and Ticks Out of Your Home
Tips for keeping fleas and ticks out of your home, if you have dogs and cats.
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When Your Dog or Cat Has a Flea Allergy
Fleabites are worse for some animals. Here’s how to help your dog or cat ease the itch.
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Fleas and Ticks: Surprising Problems
They make your pets itch and scratch, but fleas and ticks can cause other problems for your pets.
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Dog Ticks and Fleas Q&A: Control, Removal, Treatment, and More
WebMD veterinary experts answer commonly asked questions about fleas and ticks on your dog.
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Slideshow: Skin Problems in Dogs
Learn to recognize common skin conditions in dogs in this WebMD slideshow. See pictures of mange, ringworm, yeast infection, anal sac disease, seborrhea, allergic reaction, and more.
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Slideshow: Skin Problems in Cats
Learn to recognize common skin conditions in cats in this WebMD slideshow. See pictures of feline acne, allergic dermatitis, mites, bacterial infection, and more.
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Slideshow: What You Need to Know About Fleas and Ticks
Are you battling fleas and ticks? Pictures show the warning signs of infestation and the best ways to get rid of fleas and ticks on your pet and in the home.