To treat flea bites, you can take measures to reduce the itchiness — but you may also need to fully get rid of the fleas in ...

A case of bubonic plague was recently reported in Oregon. As a veterinarian, I am going to take this as an excellent opportunity to point out a great reason to get serious about flea control in our ...

Can cat fleas live on humans? If you have a feline friend in your family it's a question you may well be asking. Thankfully, the sorts of fleas that enjoy setting up camp in your cat's fur don't like ...

Baking soda is another versatile household item that can help with flea control. It works similarly to salt by dehydrating ...

The plague might be most commonly associated with the devastating European pandemic of the 1300s known as the "Black Death". But today the disease remains endemic in a number of countries, notably ...

Pets spend much more time outside during the warm summer months, allowing more chances for fleas and other pests to make their way into homes. problems Pets spend much more time outside during the ...

Fleas are tiny, fast-moving insects that multiply quickly and become an annoying -- and itchy -- problem if they take up residence in your home. These little parasites feed on human and animal blood, ...

SAN DIEGO — Fleas are wingless insects that jump and feed on the blood of animals and humans. With over 2,500 flea species worldwide, there are more than 300 species in the United States, according to ...