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They creep, they crawl, they're downright disgusting. External parasites are no joke, so equip yourself with the latest in vet-approved guidance to tackle your pet's most unwelcome visitors for good.
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Ticks: Life cycle, species, and where you’re most at risk - Tick on someone's finger with a dog in the grass in the background
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Ticks: Life cycle, species, and where you’re most at risk

Different tick species, such as blacklegged (deer) ticks, Rocky Mountain wood ticks, and American dog ticks, live in different regions of North America. Depending on where you live, you may occasionally find ticks on your pet, as ticks attach themselves to hosts to feed. While most tick bites are harmless, diseases spread by infected ticks can be fatal.

· 15 min read
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Stop stressing over fleas and ticks, get help from an online vet

Learn how to best prevent fleas and ticks and find out how the internet makes it easier than ever to stay consistent with your pet’s flea and tick prevention program.

· 9 min read
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What to do if your pet has ticks

Up to 25% of pet owners are using an ineffective tick prevention treatment. Learn what to do if your pet gets a tick and how to prevent these blood-sucking pests from taking hold.

· 9 min read
LIFESTYLE ALL PETS

The real reason flea prevention is important and affects you!

Nobody likes fleas or wants them around. We all know they're gross. We also know they can make pets sick and are difficult to get rid of once they've become established in your household. But the real reason flea prevention is important is because exposure to fleas can make you sick.

· 9 min read
LIFESTYLE ALL PETS

Get your pets ready for spring with flea, tick, and heartworm prevention

Once it starts to warm up — to around 39℉ (4℃) — fleas and ticks start waking up and getting ready to find their fluffy meals.

· 5 min read
Prevent parasites and improve your pet’s health - Applying Parasite Prevention to a Corgi Puppy
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Prevent parasites and improve your pet’s health

Learn to spot the symptoms of parasite infestation in your pet. Find out which methods of parasite prevention are safe and which may be causing more harm to your pet.

· 7 min read
Tick prevention for pets - Vetster
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Tick prevention for pets

By the time summer arrives, we all want to spend as much time outdoors as possible—and that includes your pets. But, like anything, spending time outdoors can be risky business for your furry companions, especially with the increasing populations of ticks across the US. Ticks are tiny bugs that bite and then latch onto humans or animals. These critters pose potential health risks because they carry and can transmit illnesses to their chosen host. Keep reading for tips on how to prevent these troublesome bugs from doing any harm to your beloved fur friends.

· 5 min read