Fleas and Ticks.

Springtime has finally arrived for most of us in the U.S. Unfortunately, spring also brings those nasty little pests we know as fleas and ticks. Though both fleas and ticks can survive the winter under the right circumstances, there is no doubt that the increased temperatures of spring causes an increase in the numbers of these pests as well. Why worry about fleas and ticks? Fleas and ticks both can pose a threat for your cat. Both of these pests feed off of your cat's blood. If the infestation is heavy enough, your cat can lose enough blood to become anemic. This is especially true for young kittens because of their smaller body size. Your cat may also develop skin rashes and other skin ...

It's going to be summertime soon, when the living is easy - unless you have a pet who will be spending lots of time in the great outdoors. Spring and summer are the most popular (and prolific) seasons for ticks, and they're a problem you should be prepared for. "Ticks are dangerous," says Dr. Rick Alleman, DVM, Ph.D., a researcher on vector-borne diseases and a professor of veterinary medicine at the University of Florida. "They transmit much more than Lyme disease." In fact, some can emit as many as four or five pathogens, and cause infections in humans and pets. If a large number of ticks infest a pet, they can suck so much blood that your pet can become anemic - a good reason to nip the ...