Yearly shots, heartworm preventative, flea /
tick treatment throughout the summer, grooming and feeding a premium food add up quickly.
In the past year, flea season across the country has been worse than ever due to increased temperatures on average
throughout the U.S., said Adelia Ritchie, Ph.D., founder and co-owner of DERMagic Skin Care for Animals in Kingston, Wash., which offers organic flea and
tick treatment products.