Pets Editor

A good collar can spare your pet months of itching. We look at seven gentle flea collars for cats and dogs, explaining how each works and which pets they suit best.

A flea comb is one of those small tools that earns its drawer space fast. Run it through your cat’s coat after a nap on the carpet and you’ll see exactly what’s living there: fleas, eggs, flakes, loose fur. The…

Anyone who has watched a dog scratch through dinner knows how fast a flea problem turns a calm home into a restless one. A good flea comb is the simplest first line of defense: closely spaced teeth catch adult fleas,…

From tasty chews to long-lasting collars, flea controls for cats come in more forms than ever. Here's how each option works, what it costs, and which suits your cat best.

Fleas don’t wait for an invitation. One warm week on the porch or a single walk through tall grass, and your dog or cat is scratching again. The right control product depends on your pet’s size, temperament, and how much…

Indoor cats still get fleas. They hitch a ride on your shoes, your pant legs, or that one open window in July, and suddenly your quiet apartment cat is scratching at 3 a.m. This roundup covers seven different approaches: collars,…

Anyone who owns an enthusiastic digger knows the routine: scoop, sweep, sweep again. Litter ends up three feet from the pan, tracked down the hallway, ground into bare feet at 2 a.m. A well-designed high-sided or covered box solves most…

If your cat keeps missing the mark, the right setup can change everything. This guide to litter boxes for cats who pee outside the box explains what actually works and why.

Fleas don’t announce themselves politely. One day the dog scratches a little, and a week later you’re finding bites around your ankles and spotting tiny dark specks in the carpet. Getting ahead of an infestation means attacking every stage of…