Safe & Effective Flea, Tick & Ear Mite Treatment for Kittens
Kittens may be small, but parasites can cause very big problems. Fleas can lead to anemia. Ear mites can cause painful infections. Ticks can transmit disease. And once fleas enter your home, they multiply quickly. The good news? We have safe, veterinary-approved options specifically labeled for kittens. Starting early and using the correct product at […]
Safe Flea & Tick Prevention for Puppies
Protecting Them Early — Protecting Them Right Puppies are curious, low-to-the-ground explorers. Unfortunately, that makes them prime targets for fleas and ticks — even here in upstate New York. Fleas can cause: Ticks can transmit: The good news? We have safe, effective, veterinary-approved options for puppies. Below is a practical overview of commonly used preventatives […]
Flea Control in Cats
How can my cat get fleas? Fleas can spread directly from a flea-infested animal to your cat, but usually cats get fleas from their environment. Fleas live, feed, and mate on many animals, including cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, opossums, rodents, and raccoons. Flea eggs fall off these animals, into the environment, where they hatch into […]
Ticks in Cats
Although ticks are commonly thought of as insects, they are actually arachnids similar to scorpions, spiders, and mites. All adult ticks have eight legs and have no antennae. Adult insects, by comparison, have six legs and one pair of antennae. Ticks are parasites that feed on the blood of their host, which can include pets […]
Ticks in Dogs
What are ticks? Although ticks are commonly thought of as insects, they are actually arachnids similar to scorpions, spiders, and mites. All adult ticks have eight legs and have no antennae. Adult insects, by comparison, have six legs and one pair of antennae. Ticks are parasites that feed on the blood of their host, which […]
Flea Control in Dogs
How can my dog get fleas? Fleas can spread directly from a flea-infested animal to your dog, but usually dogs get fleas from their environment. Fleas live, feed, and mate on many animals, including cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, opossums, rodents, and raccoons. Flea eggs fall off these animals, into the environment, where they hatch into […]
Ticks in Dogs
Health Risks, Tick-Borne Diseases, and Why Prevention Matters Ticks are one of the most important disease-carrying parasites affecting dogs in the Northeastern United States. They are common, persistent, and increasingly active for much of the year due to mild winters and changing weather patterns. Ticks don’t just cause irritation—they can transmit serious, sometimes long-lasting diseases. […]
Fleas in Dogs
Health Risks, Diseases, and Why Prevention Matters for Pets and People Fleas are one of the most common parasites affecting dogs in the Northeastern United States. While they’re small, fleas can cause significant discomfort, skin disease, and even transmit infections to both dogs and humans. Fleas reproduce quickly and are excellent hitchhikers, which means an […]