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Life Cycle: Fleas

admin2020-01-26T21:18:43-05:00

Any pet owner who’s had trouble with fleas on their dog or cat knows how quickly an infestation of these pint-sized pests can spiral out of control. But how does it go from one flea to hundreds, even thousands, so quickly? Here’s a breakdown of the flea life cycle from egg to adult:

1. Egg

Eggs are deposited on the pet and fall into the environment within a few hours.

2. Larva

Larvae are maggot-like and approximately 0.5 cm long. They feed on blood in...

Your New Pet: Information & Tips for a New Dog or Cat

admin2020-01-26T21:00:35-05:00

What to feed your Pet

As veterinarians, we are asked what is the best food to feed my pet and how much should I feed? The answer to this question is both easy and complicated.  First we must identify the goal of feeding your pet.  The goal is to feed a complete, balanced, digestible, palatable and safe diet.  This sounds easy to do but if you ever walked down the pet food section, you know that with all the choices available we...