We strip away the hype surrounding natural flea prevention to reveal what actually works, from vacuuming protocols to oils.

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In the fight against fleas, you have many options to keep your dog free of harmful infestations. In addition to preventive products and medications, flea shampoo for dogs is a reliable option. Made ...

Have a question you’d like to ask a vet? Send your query to pets@washingtonian.com with the subject line “Vet Q.” Q: My vet recommends using a flea preventative year-round. It’s not cheap, and it ...

What kills dog fleas instantly? This is one of the questions I’m asked most often as a vet, usually with a touch of panic! After 14 years of treating dogs of all breeds and sizes, I’m no stranger to ...

First, you might think it's cute that your dog is bent around into the shape of a pretzel, contorting to scratch an itch effectively. But when you slowly start to realize that the itch isn't isolated ...

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