"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 ...

We strip away the hype surrounding natural flea prevention to reveal what actually works, from vacuuming protocols to oils.

When it comes to treating a flea infestation, there have always been two paths to follow: One is to treat the environment where the fleas are developing, and the other is to treat the pet itself.

Hartz UltraGuard topical liquid products for cats all contain the active ingredient etofenprox. Etofenprox is classified as a synthetic non-ester pyrethroid that is effective against fleas and ticks.

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 ...

In a recent column, you mentioned a safe flea control for cats. Although I’ve not seen fleas, he does have small scabs around his neck that I think are flea bites. He’s very jittery if I investigate ...

Part of owning a feline is making sure your pet doesn’t have fleas and ticks. Unfortunately these critters are common in many regions of the country, and can infest both indoor and outdoor cats.

Dear Dr. Fox: In a recent column, you mentioned a safe flea control for cats. I don't like using the chemical ones such as Advantage or Revolution. My cat does go out, supervised, for about 15 minutes ...