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Flea
Fleas are small, brown or black, wingless, rapid-moving insects that feed on blood by biting Pets and, occasionally, people. If enough blood is taken from a Pet they become anemia due to the blood loss. If a flea was infected with tapeworms and the Pet eats the flea it is likely that the Pet will also develop tapeworms.
Tick
Ticks are small insects that live by taking blood meals from mammals. They are found in most parts of the United States. Ticks can carry several diseases that infect dogs and cats (as well as people and other mammals) by transmitting microscopic bacteria.
Flea and tick safety tips described
As seen on Oregonlive.com (Portland, OR) on March 30, 2010: Karen Johnson, DVM, vice president and client advocate for Banfield, The Pet Hospital describes flea and tick safety.
Keeping your Pet flea, tick and mosquito-free
With the onset of spring, the following information will keep your Pets healthy, happy and parasite free, especially during the coming months. Certain regions of the country report a higher rate of flea and tick infestation in Pets. If you live in one of these areas, pay special attention to your Pet
Protecting Your Pet from Spring Parasites
With the onset of warmer weather in some areas of the country, the following information will keep your Pets healthy, happy and flea and tick-free, especially during the coming months.
Flea Cycle
Download this handout to see the life cycle of fleas and how they affect your Pet.
Keeping your Pet flea and tick-free
At Banfield, we aim to educate Pet owners about how regular preventive care can help their Pets live longer, healthier lives. With the onset of spring-like weather (in certain areas of the country), the following information will keep your Pets healthy, happy and parasite free, especially during the coming months.
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