Archive for the "Fleas & Ticks" Category
Treat Your Pet’s Fleas Naturally
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010Typically, it is recommended that the natural and non-toxic approach for the control of fleas is in the best interest of your pet.
Pet Health
The first natural step is to enhance your pet’s overall health through the provision of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Healthier pets are less likely to have long term problems with fleas. [...]
Ticks and Dogs: An Overview of Tick-Borne Diseases that Affect Dogs
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010Ticks are small, spider-like parasites that feed on blood from animals. Over 800 varieties of ticks have been identified, and they can be found in some form nearly everywhere in the world. Some types of ticks are so small, they can barely be seen by the naked eye. They may be no larger than the [...]
Fleas Pose Health Risk of Parasites
Friday, May 14th, 2010We all know what an annoyance fleas can be to our dogs and our lives in general, but did you know that fleas can present an actual health threat to your dog?
Some fleas carry the parasite “tapeworm” and can easily pass it on to a dog when it ingests an infected flea. The most common [...]
Lyme Disease and Your Dog: Know the Risks and Protection Strategies
Monday, May 10th, 2010You may already know that Lyme disease comes from ticks, but a lesser known fact is that Lyme disease is actually caused by bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. These bacteria are transmitted when a dog is bitten by an infected tick. So, contrary to popular belief, the tick itself does not actually cause the [...]
Tick Control Steps: 7 Simple Steps to Control Ticks in Your Yard and On Your Dog
Friday, May 7th, 2010 As suburbia is ever expanding and houses now occupy once-wooded areas, people are more likely to encounter ticks in their own backyard. Ticks are not your normal pest; they have been known to spread illnesses such as Lyme disease, Tularemia, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Babesiosis, and Ehrlichiosis to animals and humans.
How to Create a [...]
Life Cycle of Fleas: Know How and When to Stop Fleas Effectively
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010When it comes to fleas, prevention is the key to keeping them controlled. Once your home and pet are infested with fleas, it can take weeks or even months to rid them from your life. By understanding the life cycle of fleas, you may be able to control them or prevent them more easily if [...]
Flea Bite Dermatitis in Dogs: Signs and Symptoms of Allergic Reactions to Fleas
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010As a flea bites into a dog’s flesh, it leaves behind saliva. Some dogs will have an allergic reaction to the salivary deposit and become hypersensitive to the fluid. When this happens, the resulting condition is known as Flea Bite Dermatitis, or Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD). It’s difficult to believe that something so very [...]
Why Do Fleas Make My Pet Anemic?
Sunday, April 25th, 2010Fleas are amazing little creatures. Sure, they may be irritating, but they’ve certainly got some skills to brag about: ability to jump over 200 times the length of their body, capable of producing over a trillion eggs in 9 months, and surviving in cocoons for over a year without feeding. They’re also capable of some [...]
Fleas and Ticks on Your Pet: What You Should Do
Monday, February 22nd, 2010Oh no! Your dog or cat seems to be spending more time itching and scratching than napping. Upon closer inspection you see a bug. Is it a flea or is it a tick? These pesky parasites love to feed on our cat and dog friends and once they are in our homes they come after [...]
Tick Infestations in Dogs: How to Remove Ticks Safely from Your Dog
Sunday, January 31st, 2010There are many tips out there to sort through for the removal of ticks from your dog. An attached tick can easily transmit diseases from one animal to another. The biggest concern is Lyme disease, so when removing ticks you need to be careful how you go about it.
What Not to Do
Using petroleum [...]
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