Often confused with the flu, flea-borne typhus has seen a steady increase in the last five years in Texas, and the disease can make people sick. Fleas found on rats, opossums, cats and dogs can ...

The Los Angeles County Public Health Department identified 220 cases of flea-borne typhus last year, a big increase over the 187 cases in 2024.

As temperatures rise and everyone gets outdoors more, pet owners face the challenge of protecting their pets from seasonal threats like fleas, ticks and allergies. These common issues can cause ...

"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 ...

Tiny disease-carrying fleas are on the prowl in Los Angeles, targeting residents’ pets if proper precautions aren’t taken, ...

Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) or flea bite hypersensitivity is the most common dermatologic disease of dogs and cats in the United States. In the southern states it is the most common cause of ...

Whether you’ve experienced an infestation before or not, every cat owner understands how difficult it is to get rid of ticks and fleas. While outdoor cats are more prone to getting fleas or ticks, ...

LA County has seen its highest-ever number of cases of the disease. Here's how to protect yourself.