Flea and ticks a persistent problem for Ogden pets

Ogden-area pets have an itching problem.

According to Swiss Farm Veterinary owner, Erich Hodges, fleas and ticks have been rampant this year.

Wet summer and fall seasons has made keeping these pests away a challenge for pet owners.

“What is concerning is that a lot of the ‘usual’ spot-on topical products are not working as well as they used to,” Hodges said. The veterinarian reported many pet owners complaining about topical treatments being ineffective.

In Iowa, fleas and deer ticks alternate seasons through the year; fleas being more prevalent in spring and summer and ticks in fall and winter.

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