Video: Protect Your Pets!

In the fall, pet owners might find themselves with unexpected houseguests. Despite the common misconception that fleas and ticks only pose problems during the summer, fall is a season of peak activity for fleas,[i] and some ticks actually seek hosts throughout the year, even on warm days in the winter.

With Labor Day behind us and the season starting to turn, residents of Tampa should be aware of some facts about fleas and ticks, including:

- How to make your house and surrounding areas less friendly for fleas
- How to avoid areas where ticks are likely to attach to a pet
- Options for flea and tick control 
- How to spot fleas and ticks on pets
- How to get rid of fleas and ticks

Dr. Melissa R. Webster, a Tampa-based veterinarian offers these tips and more on behalf of Merial, an animal health company.