By Erika Machtinger, Hayley R. Springer, MS, DVM, PhD
Remember, pets that only go in the yard may still be bitten by ticks. Preventing tick bites and promptly removing attached ticks is important for all dogs and cats that go outside.
By Sharon I Gripp, Charlie Pitts, Ph.D., Winand Hock, Ph.D.
Read about the biology and habitat of mosquitoes, strategies for eliminating breeding sites and reducing mosquito bites, and the safe use of insect repellents.
Basic information that features a number of in-depth questions and answers regarding West Nile virus, including what it is, where it originated, the basic transmission cycle, and more.
Remember, pets that only go in the yard may still be bitten by ticks. Preventing tick bites and promptly removing attached ticks is important for all dogs and cats that go outside.