Go to CAT Disease & Conditions information
Go to DOG Disease & Conditions information
Be
Free of Fleas! Part I
A discussion of the flea lifecycle, and why it is important to understand
for total flea control.
Be
Free of Fleas! Part II
Make the fleas flee! Learn about the variety of flea products that are
available today, and why using a combination of products is essential to
be flea-free.
Danger
Lurks In Your Home And Garden!
(featured
on this site courtesy of Farnam Pet Products)
The team at Farnam
Pet Products discuss pests that pose health risk to pets and humans. Parasite
illustrations included. First in a 5 part series on pet parasites.
Pet
Parasite Terminology
(featured
on this site courtesy of Farnam Pet Products)
The team at Farnam
Pet Products provides a handy list of pet parasites, parasite related diseases,
and various parasite reduction treatments. Second in a 5 part series
on pet parasites.
Make
Fleas, Ticks, and Mosquitoes Feel Unwelcome
(featured on this site courtesy of Farnam Pet Products)
The team at Farnam
Pet Products offers several simple steps to keep your pet and home an unwelcome
place for these common parasites. Third in a 5 part series
on pet parasites.
There's
No Place Like Home... Yours!
The team at Farnam
Pet Products discuss where pests like to live and hide in your home.
Fourth in a 5 part series on pet parasites.
Fleas and Ticks
Brief overview of flea life cycle, from the makers of Frontline®
Fleas
From the AVMA - flea life cycle and flea facts for better understanding
of how to rid your pets and house of these parasites.
Fleas: "Pet-Centered Flea Prevention And Control"
By by Michael F. Potter, Extension Entomologist University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
"Integrated Flea Control"
By Barb Ogg, Ph.D., Extension Educator at the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension.
Flea Allergy Hypersensitivity
Overview of this very common skin allergy condition in dogs and cats.
Flea Allergy Dermatitis
Illustration of flea-induced skin allergy process in dogs.
Fleas
Flea biology and control, from the University of Florida.
Fleas "Pests of Homes, Structures, People, and Pets"
From the Regents of the University of California.
Fleas
- Facts
From Orkin Pest Control - quick flea facts.
Fleas "Pests of Homes, Structures, People, and Pets"
From the Regents of the University of California.
Flea Control
By Carol S. Foil, DVM, MS, Diplomate A.C.V.D and Veterinary Partner.
Flea Control
From Companion Animal Dermatology, sponsored by Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Older article, but nice overview of flea life cycle and flea control.
Ridding
Your Home of Fleas
Mike Potter, Extension Entomologist, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Siphonapterology (The study of fleas)
Excellent coverage of the flea life cycle and biology, by Nick McGlennon MA VetMB DVR CertSAO MRCVS.
"Safer Flea Control"
Tips to keep pets and family members as safe as possible when fighting fleas. From the Department of Entomology, Texas A&M University.
"Illnesses Associated with Occupational Use of Flea-Control Products"
Human case reports of toxicity associated with flea control products, from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
| 