Tag Archives: fleas

Easily Control Fleas Year-Round

We have fleas! An error in pet care made by many pet owners is discontinuing flea control and flea prevention during the cool months of the year. Fleas love that time of year, and why wouldn’t they? Cool breezes, moderate temperatures, pets going in and out of the house all day long. It’s a perfect [...]

We Just Want To Be Flea-Free

SFO has it made. Bitty wants to know why. SFO (see Pet Names tab on the MyPetsDoctor.com home page for SFO’s story) and Bitty fell behind in their regular preventive care. As a result of not getting their Revolution every month they, and their family have gotten a severe flea infestation in the home and [...]

Fleas: Your Pet Doesn’t Have To Suffer

We’ve had just about enough of fleas and we’re not going to take it any more. In 2009 there is no reason for pets to suffer with fleas. There are plenty of good, safe, affordable flea products available that can be used by both dogs and cats. The little dog I saw today for chronic [...]

How Veterinary Dermatology Cases Are Worked Up

In an ongoing series on how different kinds of cases are worked up, today we will look at pet dermatology patients. Dermatology, the study of skin and its diseases, is one of the most challenging areas of practice. And I love it. Why? Simple: it is so rewarding. Most dermatology patients arrive with a complaint [...]

Revolution For Dog and Cat Heartworm Preventive

Revolution is a monthly heartworm preventive for cats and dogs that also both controls and prevents fleas. MyPetsDoctor.com’s Dr. James W. Randolph recommends this Pfizer Animal Health medication for many of his canine and feline patients in his own private practice in Long Beach, MS. Heartworm disease is a life-threatening parasitic infestation for both species. [...]