With all the joys of cat companionship often comes the frustrations of trying to control fleas and ticks. You probably think these pests are annoying, but your pet undoubtedly finds them uncomfortable ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Being a cat owner is no small responsibility. People may think of cats as low-maintenance, but plenty of ...

The vet that Alan took Smokey to initially found nothing abnormal, but when his condition deteriorated, scans revealed a ...

The flea treatments you give your cat or dog may be poisoning the rivers—and it's getting there via your drains. Flea medicines such as fipronil and imidacloprid are parasiticides that kill off the ...

These toxins are also harmful to wildlife, from birds to deer, fish, and more. Guy Woodward, an ecology professor who was ...