Fleas

Witnessing my pets scratching, or even falling ill from flea bites is distressing. So, you’re wondering, can Dawn dish soap (the household detergent) really kill fleas on your dogs or cats? Certainly! Dawn dish soap can kill fleas on your cats and dogs, but it’s a less effective flea control method compared to IGR sprays. […]

Using monthly flea control products such as flea foggers will break the flea cycle in 3 months while adult fleas have a lifespan of ~ 12 days (up to 110+ days). Fleas will lay about 22 – 51 eggs a day, but this could vary with the prevailing temperature or if there are pesticides around and

If used around the house (beyond just the Yard), Vet’s Best Flea Spray will leave no stains even in places that the pets eat, play, sleep or live. However, you’ll need to test a small area like on pant legs or shoes before you undertake full-blown spraying.  Now, point the spray nozzle in any direction

Dogs love playing and making themselves dirty. Washing them also becomes very tricky because not every soap can work on them. What soap I can use to wash my dog? – A good soap/shampoo will not trigger an allergic reaction in your dog.  You can get a good allergic report from your vet so that

Tomatoes are delicious and healthy veggie-like fruits on taco or salad. But, can bearded dragons eat tomatoes? Well, the aim when feeding the bearded dragons (omnivores) must be safety first and getting a balanced diet to maintain a healthy living.  Can bearded dragons eat tomatoes? As with most fruits, the short answer is affirmative. Well,

This article will answer the question, “can you use dog shampoo on cats?” Unlike dogs, cats don’t need to be bathed as often; they keep their fur healthy and clean using their tongue. So, caring for a cat can be easy, but there are some instances where your feline friend needs a more intensive shampoo,

After I posted this article on “how to remove fleas in clothes and beddings,” a reader sent me this question –  “do fleas die in the dryer.” To answer the questions, I conducted some experiments (on my dryer) and consulted my local vet. Summary: YES – dryer heat will kill fleas, eggs, larvae on bedding, curtains,

Cat fleas (C. felis) will cause painful bites, suck blood to induce anemia, transfer pathogens, and produce allergic reactions in humans.  Further, adult cat fleas will need a meal of fresh blood to reproduce. The adult cat fleas, unlike various other fleas, will remain totally on their host – either cats or dogs. So, how