Ticks and Fleas Articles

Does your chihuahua run around like a nutcase once he's had a bath? This is unofficially called the ‘zoomies' and can be comical to watch, but the reason they do it is to relieve the stress of being bathed. How often you need to bath your chihuahua is a question we...

Flea allergy dermatitis Flea allergy dermatitis (also called prurtius) is one of the most common skin issues with dogs. It can occur at any age but usually develops when dogs are young, between one and five years of age. Most of the fleas that occur today are cat...

What is canine babesiosis? Canine Babesiosis is a tick born disease caused by the Babesia parasite. It is not a tick, but it uses ticks to find a host and transfer itself into the bloodstream. People can be infected as well as dogs. You can read more about ticks how...

Dealing with fleas is an annoying problem, but are spot on flea treatments bad for your chihuahua? Monthly plans A lot of chihuahua parents believe they are doing the best for their chihuahua by using monthly ‘spot on flea treatments'. By spot on flea treatments I...