Household pets like dogs and cats are common carriers of fleas. These tiny insects live outside in tall grass and other moist, humid areas and jump long distances to hitch a ride on your pets.

Getting rid of fleas requires eliminating them from multiple sources Anyone who has ever dealt with fleas knows how frustrating it can be to control infestations. These tiny pests seem to thrive ...

“Flea bites often result in small, red bumps, with a ‘halo’ around the bite center,” says Jim Fredericks, Ph.D., a ...

In all my years of practice, I’m amazed at how hard it is still today to find fleas. A flea is an external parasite of dogs and cats. Fleas look like dark little sesame seeds, crawling around on ...

To treat flea bites, use anti-itch cream and keep the wound clean to reduce the risk of infection. If your pet has fleas, you'll need to get rid of them in your home by vacuuming or extermination.