Ask a Pets Blogger: Why Flea and Tick Prevention Fails

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Aimee Amodio

I treat my cat regularly with Advantage, but she keeps turning up with fleas! Why won’t they go away? You’re not alone with this problem — flea and tick management can be a constant battle. Here are some things that might help turn the tide in your favor. Make sure you are applying the medication correctly. The liquid needs to go on the skin, not on the fur — hair won’t absorb the medication. Make sure you place the medication in a place your pet can’t reach to lick off. Be sure to apply ALL the medication! Make sure your … Continue reading →

Dealing With Ticks

Posted on May 23, 2006 by Aimee Amodio

Springtime means tick time for many parts of the country. There are more than 800 different species of ticks out there; about a hundred of those are capable of transmitting diseases to humans and pets! If you walk in a high tick area — like a forest — be sure to check yourself and your pet thoroughly when you get home. An engorged tick that has latched onto your dog or cat will look kind of like a kernel of corn. The little tick will be swollen with your pet’s blood. An engorged tick can be removed by hand, or … Continue reading →