Sylvester’s mom called in a panic. Her adorable black and white kitten had some strange-looking material stuck in the hair under his tail. She described it as some hard, light tan granules. When we ...

Question: Our cats (and house) have been flea-free for more than a year. We treat the carpet, etc., do not allow the cats to go outside and do not find evidence of fleas when we brush them (two to ...

Question: My cat Sweetie lives indoors and sleeps in my bed. I noticed some little white worms crawling out of her rear end! Yuck! I ran to the pet store the next day and bought worm medicine. I have ...

ROCHESTER — If your dog or cat gets to romp around outside a lot, especially in natural areas, he or she may come across an irresistible, yet flea-infested animal or animal carcass on which to chomp.

The best cat dewormers treat tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms. Our top picks include broad-spectrum topical treatments ...

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A companion animal comes with countless joys, but there’s one thing that makes most pet owners shudder: Parasites. Fleas, ticks and heartworm are some of the most common parasites and pet care ...