Q:Many years ago, our veterinarian recommended that we add powdered brewer's yeast to our cats' food for the additional protein it provides. Much to our amazement, it also rid them of fleas.

Fleas on a dog's fur - Andreas Häuslbetz/Getty Images Fleas are relentless. They show up uninvited, multiply without asking, and no matter how many you kick out, more manage to sneak in anyway. You ...

It has been a really mild winter for us in the Great Northwest. While that has meant a lot more opportunities to take Fido hiking this winter, it also means that we have not had the freezing ...

Warmer weather means many pet owners will be spending extra time outside with their four-legged friends. But that extra time playing outdoors or walking in the woods can mean more exposure to fleas ...

If you have pets, you've likely been at war with fleas at some point and know firsthand how relentless they are. Fleas aren't just completely annoying; they can also carry bacteria and irritate your ...

If you haven’t already started gathering your arsenal of tick and flea repellents and heartworm preventatives, now is the time. The most important thing to know is that not all tick and flea products ...

Vinegar is not an effective flea killer but can be diluted to use as a repellent. Regular pet, yard, and home care—and citrus-based repellents—are more effective in getting rid of fleas. Spraying ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Being a cat owner is no small responsibility. People may think of cats as low-maintenance, but plenty of ...

As I watered the herbs in the nursery this morning, I daydreamed just a bit about some of the old uses of these plants that are not all that common. When I first had the shop I remember a couple of my ...

Hartz UltraGuard topical liquid products for cats all contain the active ingredient etofenprox. Etofenprox is classified as a synthetic non-ester pyrethroid that is effective against fleas and ticks.