Americans love their pets. Nearly 72.9 million people in the country own a pet, according to the most recent survey by the American Pet Products Association. Of the total amount, 46.3 million people own a dog, and 38.9 million people own a cat. And if you think the number of U.S. households that own a pet is staggering, consider the number of fleas and ticks running around the nation.

If you own a dog or a cat, chances are you will need to purchase products to get rid of pet fleas and ticks. However, not just any pesticides will do. In fact, certain pesticides have been known to kill pets, especially if they are not administered properly. Recently, the EPA recommended pet owners to only buy pet pesticides from veterinarians. Pet owners must purchase these products from licensed pharmacies, or licensed online pharmacies. Only a licensed pharmacy can provide pet owners with 100 percent EPA- and FDA-approved medications and pesticides, including one of the best products on the market, the Interceptor.

While most pharmacies carry quality pesticides, they can be extremely expensive. This is why most pet owners go online to purchase the same pesticides for discount prices. As long as you find a licensed pharmacy and you have a veterinarian prescription, it is simple to get rid of pet fleas and ticks by ordering online.