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Explore Petful’s pet health guides with expert tips on preventive care, nutrition, and common illnesses to help your pets live long, healthy lives.

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Home Remedies for Fleas on Dogs: Vet Myth vs. Fact Guide

A veterinarian grades every popular home remedy for fleas on dogs: Dawn dish soap baths, diatomaceous earth, vinegar and lemon sprays, and the essential oil and garlic tricks that can actually poison your dog instead of helping.

Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD

Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD

June 5, 2024

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Brown boxer-type dog sitting on a sunny lawn, twisting back to chew at a red irritated bald patch on its hip.
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Flea Bites on Dogs: Identification, Pictures and Treatment

Flea bites on dogs look like small red raised bumps clustered on the lower back, tail base and belly. A veterinarian explains how to identify flea bites, confirm flea dirt with a simple paper towel test and recognize flea allergy dermatitis.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 13, 2026
A person combs a small tan puppy with a metal flea comb while three littermates rest on a gray pad in a wooden whelping box.
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Flea Treatment for Puppies: Vet-Approved Safe Picks

Most flea preventives are safe from 7 to 8 weeks of age and a minimum weight; some tablets work from 4 weeks. A vet shares the age and weight minimums for every major puppy flea product, plus a safe plan for puppies too young to treat.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 13, 2026
A wet chocolate Labrador covered in shampoo lather stands on a wooden deck beside a metal bucket of water and a coiled garden hose.
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The Best Flea Shampoo for Dogs, According to a Vet

A veterinarian ranks the best flea shampoo for dogs, from Adams Plus with Precor to medicated and natural options, and walks you through the step-by-step bathing method that makes the treatment actually work.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 13, 2026
Black and white Border Collie type dog wearing a gray collar stands in a golden grassy field at sunset.
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Best Flea Collar for Dogs: Vet-Approved Picks for 2026

A veterinarian ranks the best flea collars for dogs for 2026, with Seresto leading the pack. Compare active ingredients, protection length and sizing, get honest verdicts on natural collars, and learn when a collar is the wrong tool.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 13, 2026
A person's open hand holds a small round beige tablet while a chocolate Labrador sits on a sunlit wooden porch in the background.
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Flea Treatment for Dogs Pills: A Vet's Guide

A veterinarian explains flea treatment for dogs pills: when a fast-kill Capstar tablet beats a monthly chew like Bravecto, NexGard, or Simparica Trio, which pills need a prescription, and what the FDA's isoxazoline advisory means for your dog.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 13, 2026
A wire-haired terrier peeks over a stainless clinic counter beside three brown bone-shaped chewable tablets lined up in a row.
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Bravecto vs NexGard vs Simparica: A Vet's Comparison

A veterinarian compares Bravecto, NexGard, and Simparica head to head: dosing schedules, active ingredients, age and weight minimums, the FDA isoxazoline advisory, and real per-month costs for dogs.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 13, 2026
A woman in a knit beanie kneels in a forest and parts the fur behind the ear of a German Shepherd wearing an orange harness.
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Ticks on Dogs: How to Find, Remove and Prevent Them

Veterinarian Dr. Pippa Elliott explains how to spot ticks on dogs, remove them safely with tweezers or a tick tool, clear an infestation from your dog and home, and prevent new bites with year-round vet-guided protection.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 13, 2026
Blue-eyed Siamese cat wearing a gray breakaway collar sits upright on a brown leather armchair in a book-lined library.
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Best Flea Collar for Cats: Vet-Approved Safe Picks

Veterinarian Dr. Pippa Elliott ranks the best flea collars for cats, scoring each pick on breakaway safety, active ingredients, and cost per month, from the 8-month Seresto standard to natural budget options.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 12, 2026
Calico cat sitting on a kitchen counter beside a plain white carton and a white spot-on flea treatment applicator vial.
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Best Flea Medicine for Cats Without Vet Prescription

Yes, you can fight fleas without a vet visit. Dr. Pippa Elliott ranks the best cat-safe OTC flea treatments, from Advantage II to Capstar, explains what still requires a prescription, and flags the one dog ingredient that can kill your cat.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 12, 2026
Tortoiseshell cat standing indoors sniffing a small tan oral tablet held out on a person's open palm in a sunlit hallway.
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What Kills Fleas on Cats Instantly? Vet Answer

A veterinarian explains what kills fleas on cats instantly: nitenpyram (Capstar) tablets start killing fleas in about 30 minutes. Compare onset times by product class, see what Dawn baths really do, and learn which products are never safe for cats.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 12, 2026
Person combs a gray shorthair cat with a fine-tooth flea comb on a bathroom counter beside a glass bowl of water.
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How to Get Rid of Fleas on Cats: A Vet's Step-by-Step Plan

A veterinarian's step-by-step plan for getting rid of fleas on cats: confirm fleas with a flea comb, pick a cat-safe treatment, make an honest call on bathing, and keep new fleas from coming back over the 1-3 month eradication window.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 12, 2026
Gray British Shorthair cat sits on a wicker table among potted plants as a hand holds a white applicator bottle and a metal flea comb.
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Flea Treatment for Cats: A Vet's Complete Guide

A veterinarian's complete guide to flea treatment for cats: every treatment type compared, OTC vs prescription, vet-recommended cat-safe picks, and the permethrin danger that makes dog flea products deadly to cats.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 12, 2026
A generic beef-flavored oral flea chew, a plain unbranded applicator tube, and a blank white medication box on a kitchen counter with a chocolate Labrador in the background
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NexGard vs Frontline: Which Flea and Tick Protection Wins?

A vet-authored head-to-head of NexGard (oral chewable) and Frontline Plus (topical) flea and tick protection for dogs, comparing coverage, safety, speed of kill, age and weight limits, and price to help you choose.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 9, 2026
A happy tan-and-white terrier mix sitting on green grass gazing up at a bright blue rubber toy held just above its nose, warm afternoon light, shallow
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What Colors Can Dogs See? A Clear Guide

Dogs are not colorblind and they do not see only black and white. They see a blue-and-yellow world where red and green fade into muddy neutrals. Here is what colors dogs can see, why their vision works that way, and the simple toy tips that follow.

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Coreen Saito
Jul 9, 2026
a golden retriever wearing a working service-dog harness sitting attentively beside a handler using a wheelchair on a city sidewalk
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Service Dog Registration: What's Real and What's a Scam

There is no official US service dog registry, and no certificate or ID is legally required. Here is what actually makes a dog a service dog, the rights that status carries, and how the paid registration sites mislead owners.

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Coreen Saito
Jul 8, 2026
an AKC registration certificate and a multi-generation pedigree document laid out on a wooden desk beside a puppy's collar and leash
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AKC Papers: What They Are and How to Register a Dog

AKC papers register your dog as purebred but are not a health or quality guarantee. Here is how registration works, what it costs, how to look up or replace lost papers, and what to do when a breeder cannot provide them.

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Coreen Saito
Jul 8, 2026
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How to Get an ESA Letter: The Honest, Legal Guide

An emotional support animal letter is real and useful, but only a licensed mental-health professional can issue a valid one. Here is the honest, legal way to get an ESA letter and how to avoid the certificate scams.

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Coreen Saito
Jul 8, 2026
an eight-week-old golden retriever puppy sitting on a wood floor surrounded by new supplies (collar, food bowl, plush toy, leash, and a printed checklist) in a bright living room
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New Puppy Checklist: Supplies, Vet Visits, and Paperwork

A complete new puppy checklist covering the supplies to buy, your puppy's first vet visit and vaccination timeline by age, the paperwork to gather and keep, and a calm, day-by-day first-week plan for new owners.

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Coreen Saito
Jul 8, 2026
a young puppy sitting at an open back door looking out into a sunny fenced garden
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When Can Puppies Go Outside? Safety and Socialization

A veterinarian explains when puppies can safely go outside: what is safe before full vaccination, which places are risky, the by-age vaccine schedule, and how to protect the socialization window without exposing your puppy to parvo.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 8, 2026
A veterinarian in scrubs gently giving a small liquid-dewormer dose from an oral syringe into the mouth of an 8-week-old puppy on a stainless steel exam table, close-up, bright clinic lighting
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Puppy Deworming Schedule: When and How Often

Almost every puppy is born with worms, so deworming starts at 2 weeks and repeats often. Here is the vet-approved by-age puppy deworming schedule, the common worms, the dewormers that work, and how it lines up with your puppy's vaccinations.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 8, 2026
a veterinarian in blue gloves giving a small brown puppy a vaccine injection in the scruff while the calm puppy sits on a stainless steel exam table
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Puppy Shots Cost: What Vaccinations Really Cost

Wondering what puppy shots cost? A vet-written breakdown of first-year vaccine prices by shot and visit, what each protects against, where to get them cheaply, and how to budget for your puppy's full series.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 8, 2026
A veterinarian in blue gloves gently administering a Lyme vaccine injection into the scruff of a small brown puppy on a stainless steel exam table
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Lyme Vaccine for Dogs: Who Needs It and When

The Lyme vaccine protects dogs against a tick-borne disease, but not every dog needs it. Here is how the vaccine works, which dogs and regions benefit most, the puppy and adult schedule, typical cost, and the side effects to watch for.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 8, 2026
a small puppy receiving intranasal Bordetella nose-drops from a veterinarian's gloved hands at an exam table
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Bordetella Vaccine for Dogs: Kennel Cough Protection

A veterinarian's guide to the Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine for dogs: what it protects against, oral vs intranasal vs injectable, who needs it, the booster schedule, cost, and side effects.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 8, 2026
a small puppy receiving a vaccine injection in its shoulder from a veterinarian's gloved hands at a clinic
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Puppy Vaccination Schedule: A Vet's Week-by-Week Guide

A veterinarian's complete puppy vaccination schedule: core vs non-core vaccines, the 6, 8, 12, and 16-week timeline with a printable by-age chart, why boosters matter, costs, and exactly when your puppy is fully protected.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jul 8, 2026
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