Dog Parasites & Pests Archives

How to Get Rid of Ticks on Dogs Fast, Naturally and the Best Way

Finding a tick on your dog can be a scary and sometimes gross experience. Ticks are known transmitters of many serious illnesses, including Lyme disease,...

What Does a Tick Look Like on My Dog? – Everything You Need to Know About Identifying and Removing Ticks

If you are reading this, your dog has likely had an unfortunate encounter with a tick. As you are probably already aware, ticks are tiny...

Flea Bites on Dogs Symptoms, Pictures, Treatment and Home Remedies

When you have pets, you’ve likely had to deal with fleas before. Why do fleas attack dogs? Do they cause any health issues? What happens...

Worms in Dog Poop, Symptoms, Treatment, Human Transmission

A potential health concern with owning a dog is intestinal parasites, specifically, worms. You may discover your dog has a problem by noticing worms in...

Flies on Dogs Ears, Belly, Botflies and How to Get Rid of them

Although they may not pose a major health risk to your pet, flies on dogs can be irritating. They will make your dog uncomfortable. The...

How to Get Rid of Dog Lice in the House and Yard

Although dog lice are not as common as fleas are, they can be bothersome in case they grow into an infestation. Lice are tiny insects...

Mosquito Repellent for Dogs – Safe, Natural, Homemade and DIY Recipes

While having a furry coat may help reduce the number of mosquito bites a dog is exposed to, there still are areas that will be...

How to Get Rid of Chiggers on Dogs – Treatment for Chigger Bites on Dogs

Chiggers may be invisible to the eye but they tend to bring untold misery to your pet. Chiggers on dogs will not only cause itching...