Dr. Heather Willis-Goulet

According to Heather Willis-Goulet, a board certified veterinary dermatologist at Florida Veterinary Specialists, "I'm seeing more patients with fleas on them, as opposed to a year or two ago.
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According to Heather Willis-Goulet, a board certified veterinary dermatologist at Florida Veterinary Specialists, "I'm seeing more patients with fleas on them, as opposed to a year or two ago.
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Willis-Goulet says, "Even if you don't see fleas, your pet can have a flea allergy.
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Some people do not put the entire dose on their pet, according to Willis-Goulet.
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"We see failures in products during a great flea season because people are not using it as frequently as they should," adds Willis-Goulet.

5. All flea products are created equal.FALSE!Some flea products only kill the adult flea.
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Many will kill a cat," according to Willis-Goulet.

According to Heather Willis-Goulet, a board certified veterinary dermatologist at Florida Veterinary Specialists, "I'm seeing more patients with fleas on them, as opposed to a year or two ago.

According to Dr. Heather Willis-Goulet, a board certified veterinary dermatologist at Florida Veterinary Specialists, "I'm seeing more patients with fleas on them, as opposed to a year or two ago.And, it's definitely worse in the spring or summertime."In fact, according to a Kansas State University study, flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is the most common dermatologic disease of domestic dogs!That's because when fleas feed, they inject saliva that contains a variety of histamine like compounds, enzymes and amino acids that induce hypersensitivity.So, what do pet parents need to know to protect their pets?

Dr. Willis-Goulet is available for interviews regarding flea prevention and treatment.

HERE ARE 6 COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT FLEAS

1. If you don't see fleas on your pet, there's no need to worry about a flea allergy.FALSE!

Dr. Willis-Goulet says, "Even if you don't see fleas, your pet can have a flea allergy.
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Some people do not put the entire dose on their pet, according to Dr. Willis-Goulet.
...
"We see failures in products during a great flea season because people are not using it as frequently as they should," adds Dr. Willis-Goulet.

5. All flea products are created equal.FALSE!

Some flea products only kill the adult flea.
...
Many will kill a cat," according to Dr. Willis-Goulet.

According to Dr. Heather Willis-Goulet, a board certified veterinary dermatologist at Florida Veterinary Specialists, "I'm seeing more patients with fleas on them, as opposed to a year or two ago.

According to Dr. Heather Willis-Goulet, a board certified veterinary dermatologist at Florida Veterinary Specialists, "I'm seeing more patients with fleas on them, as opposed to a year or two ago.And, it's definitely worse in the spring or summertime."In fact, according to a Kansas State University study, flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is the most common dermatologic disease of domestic dogs!That's because when fleas feed, they inject saliva that contains a variety of histamine like compounds, enzymes and amino acids that induce hypersensitivity.So, what do pet parents need to know to protect their pets?

Dr. Willis-Goulet is available for interviews regarding flea prevention and treatment.

HERE ARE 6 COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT FLEAS

1. If you don't see fleas on your pet, there's no need to worry about a flea allergy.FALSE!Dr. Willis-Goulet says, "Even if you don't see fleas, your pet can have a flea allergy.
...
Some people do not put the entire dose on their pet, according to Dr. Willis-Goulet.
...
"We see failures in products during a great flea season because people are not using it as frequently as they should," adds Dr. Willis-Goulet.

5. All flea products are created equal.FALSE!Some flea products only kill the adult flea.
...
Many will kill a cat," according to Dr. Willis-Goulet.

Heather Willis-Goulet, DVM, Diplomate ACVD

Heather Willis-Goulet, DVM
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Dr. Willis-Goulet earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000.She completed a rotating Small Animal Internship at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge in 2001.

Dr. Willis-Goulet completed her residency in dermatology at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003 under Drs Gail Kunkle and Rosanna Marsella.
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Dr. Willis-Goulet specializes in all diseases of the skin, ears, foot pads, anal glands, and nails caused by allergies, autoimmune diseases, endocrine or hormonal disorders (such as hypothyroidism and Cushing's disease), internal illnesses, skin cancers, and bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections.Her special interests include the treatment of chronic skin allergies, pemphigus foliaceus and demodectic mange.She also has a passion for the management of chronic ear disease and in using the video otoscope.

According to Dr. Heather Willis-Goulet, a board certified veterinary dermatologist at Florida Veterinary Specialists, "I'm seeing more patients with fleas on them, as opposed to a year or two ago.
...
Dr.Willis-Goulet says, "Even if you don't see fleas, your pet can have a flea allergy.
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Some people do not put the entire dose on their pet, according to Dr.Willis-Goulet.