Mammalian meat allergy (MMA) is one of the few known food allergies caused by an environmental trigger—a tick bite. In simple ...

They may not be more than just an itchy annoyance–they could also bring on allergic reactions, infections of the skin, or ...

Fleas are a nuisance that affect various animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, hamsters, and guinea pigs. These tiny, wingless parasites thrive by feasting on the blood of animals or ...

QUESTION: Why does my Maltipoo obsessively lick and chew her paws? Her saliva turns the hair on her toes a reddish color. She ...

Dog itching nonstop? Learn why allergies overlap, how flea control and diet trials work, and which treatments actually bring ...

Dr. Julie Buzby says fleas and ticks behave differently, but early warnings often overlap. With fleas, pet owners may notice quick, repeated scratching around the tail base or neck. Some dogs bite at ...

A 67-year-old Lancashire man who left two cats suffering for weeks with untreated flea allergies after being banned from keeping all animals for life has been given a suspended 10 week prison sentence ...

When you sit to reason your pet’s itching, more often you find parasites such as fleas to be the culprit, but it’s not always the case. There are other allergies that may be responsible for why your ...

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 ...

Fleas and ticks are active year-round, even in winter months. Despite vet recommendations, dogs get an average of only 6 months of prevention per year. Cats receive even less, with an average of just ...

The human flea is actually rare in Central Europe. However, in Berlin, the parasites are currently spreading—likely due to foxes. PETBOOK editor and biologist Saskia Schneider explains how fleas ...