EPA promises safer tick & flea spot-on products

Spring is here, and fortunately it’s not only us, pet owners, who are paying attention to flea and tick control medication for our animals.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking action to increase the safety of spot-on products for flea and tick control for cats and dogs after noticing an increase in incidents.

Incidents reported [...]

Safety tips on tick & flea control medication

I encourage you to use flea and tick control products on your pet if your veterinarian determines it’s safe. These meds are great for protecting pets and people. Fleas and ticks can transmit diseases to animals and humans.

But please, carefully read and follow all label instructions before exposing your pet to them. Flea and tick products [...]