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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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Skin Problems: Allergies, Conditions and Diseases, and Dry Skin
WebMD discusses common skin problems in dogs and how to treat and prevent them.
Fleas on Dogs
WebMD discusses signs, complications and prevention methods of fleas on dogs.
Safety Tips for Using Flea and Tick Products on Pets
Find out from WebMD how to safely use flea and tick prevention products on your pets.
Protect Your Cat and Home from Fleas
How to protect your cat and home from pesky fleas.
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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.
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.
Expert Q&A: Pet Flea and Tick Control
How much do you know about flea and tick control for your pets? An expert answers all your flea and tick questions.
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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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.
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.
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.
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Can Fleas and Ticks Make My Pet Sick?
In the WebMD Pet Health Community, Dr. M. Duffy Jones talks with Community members about the dangers of fleas and ticks for your pets.
For Pet Owners: Flea Facts
In the WebMD Pet Health Community, Dr. M. Duffy Jones, DVM, highlights some important facts that every pet owner should know about fleas.
When to Call the Vet About Fleas and Ticks
In the WebMD Pet Health Community, Dr. M. Duffy Jones, DVM, gives you useful guidelines on when you'll want to see your veterinarian about a flea or tick problem.
Control Fleas in Your Home
In the WebMD Pet Health Community, M. Duffy Jones, DVM, gives pet owners the scoop on getting rid of fleas in your home.