Summer means mosquito season in much of the United States and it’s not just humans that need to worry about the pesky insects. Mosquitoes can be dangerous to dogs because they “carry heartworm, a ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Heavy summer storms can bring major puddles, and those puddles can be a breeding ground for mosquitos. Many people don’t realize their dogs are just as susceptible to mosquito bites ...

Learn what to do when your pet is the target of skunk spray: dogs, cats, and people can all use this remedy! You can also try this homemade bug spray for plants. My miniature dachshund, Scruffy, who ...

I have a question concerning insect repellent. I am concerned about the effects this might have on a pet that licks people a lot. I know the prudent thing to do is to wipe off the repellent but, on ...

The danger depends on the product. Any product that contains any levels of DEET can be toxic to dogs. They may vomit, stagger or have seizures after ingesting, so don’t use DEET products on yourself ...