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Parasites & Fleas
Flea, tick, and heartworm prevention across seasons and regions.
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Think fleas are gone? The places in your home you???re probably forgetting to check
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Migrating Redwings Carry Lyme-Infected Ticks South Long After Tick Season
2+ day, 1+ hour 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....
Flea season isn't over: why September could be the month to check your home
5+ day, 15+ hour 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…...
URI Students Help Build Statewide Atlas of Tick Species
6+ day, 2+ hour 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…...
Tick 'season' now a year-round threat - here's what to do about it
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Found a tick on your dog? Here’s what vets say you should do
1+ week, 3+ day ago (35+ words) If you spot a tick on your dog, don’t panic, but also don’t wait too long to act. Here's what experts recommend. Found a tick on your dog? Here’s what vets say you should do...
Reports of dead deer surge in southeastern Wisconsin amid disease outbreak
1+ 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…...
‘Peak flea season’ is here – a vet shares the signs to look out for in your pet
1+ 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…...
Popular Alabama wildlife refuge listed as tick hotspot
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Vet's urgent rabbit food warning as viral TikTok leaves owners confused about what bunnies can eat
1+ week, 5+ day ago (414+ words) One video, viewed over 4.8 million times and with more than 694,500 likes, shows a rabbit eating a mandarin. However, the video has prompted confusion among viewers, with one commenting: “thought rabbits weren’t allowed to have anything citrus”, while another claimed that…...