While the prevalence of fleas and ticks are something that every dog owner should be preparing for this spring, mosquitoes are just as big of a problem as the aforementioned creepy critters.

It may only be mid-spring, but it's the height of flea season in many parts of the country and your canine will be exposed to a myriad of risks as he begins to spend increasing amounts of time outdoors.

In light of the extremely mild winter that brought balmy temperatures and very few snowy days over the past year, dog owners can expect one of the worst flea and tick seasons in recent memory.

Now that spring is finally here, your pet care regimen will change significantly to adjust to the many flea, tick and mosquito problems that are affecting all areas of the country.

Hot off the heels of an extremely mild winter, pet owners will be forced to face one of the worst flea and tick seasons in recent years.