New CDC and climate data show tick exposure and pollen seasons are both stretching well beyond their traditional windows, a trend animal health company Elanco says is also increasing demand for veterinary care.
|Articles|February 15, 2016
Interactive feature: The fast-paced life of fleas
Help veterinary clients understand how one flea turns into thousands.
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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? Check out this interactive feature on the life cycle of fleas including a video on flea hideouts in the home, plus the client handouts "Why your home is a flea magnet" and "Top 10 flea myths."
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