Fleas and Ticks on Pets: Detection, Removal, and Protection Guide
Welcome to the second installment of our three-part flea and tick series. If you remember, in the first segment, we explored preparation strategies for flea and tick season. We also covered what we, as pet owners, can implement to minimize the likelihood of a flea and tick infestation. Today, in the second segment, we’ll explore what steps to take should you discover fleas and ticks on your pet. Subsequently, in the third segment of our series, we’ll explore the ’10 Best Strategies That We Can Implement’ to eliminate fleas and ticks immediately. Let’s start, however, by covering essential information that ...
Preparing for Flea and Tick Season: A Complete Prevention Guide
The hotter seasons throughout the year mark the start of flea and tick season across the United States. Ticks thrive in Utah and based on your location you may encounter flea problems as well. During these months, these microscopic parasites invade our residences and irritate our pets while simultaneously bothering us too. Today we’ll cover preparation strategies for yourself and your pet ahead of flea and tick season. A modest investment in prevention will prove invaluable in maintaining your pets’ health and safety. Fleas and ticks frequently prove challenging to prevent and manage even more so because numerous pest management ...
Eco-Friendly Dog Waste Disposal: Best Practices for Responsible Pet Owners
In celebration of International Pooper Scooper Week we’re going to outline the optimal methods that you, as a dog owner, can utilize to dispose of dog waste in an environmentally-conscious manner. Baggies and Trash Though they may offer convenience, numerous of these baggies are manufactured from plastic and plastic doesn’t decompose. They also contain petrochemicals that can seep into the soil. Even baggies claiming to be ‘biodegradable’ aren’t what they seem—they’re manufactured from cornstarch and plastic that fragments into microscopic particles that harm the environment. When searching for baggies, seek ones that are compostable and biodegradable, meaning they are absent ...
International Pooper Scooper Week: Making Your Community Cleaner
International Pooper Scooper Week occurs each year during April 1-7. If you haven’t prepared an activity yet, it’s not too late to plan something. Simply contact your local parks and recreation department and let them know you’d like to volunteer for dog waste cleanup in your community. You can volunteer on your own, alongside your colleagues, or maybe even gather a team of volunteers from your community to participate. Contact your local newspaper and send in a press release notifying everyone about what you intend to accomplish during the week. Make certain you supply sufficient gloves and waste bags for ...
7 Essential Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Landscaper
When life becomes hectic, sometimes we discover it’s simpler to assign tasks to others instead of attempting to handle them ourselves. There are companies available that will handle everything for us provided we possess the funds to employ someone for the work. One such task we might employ someone for is landscaping our yard. As homeowners we’re selective about our lawn’s appearance because it creates a memorable first impression when friends and family visit. We’re self-conscious about the brown spot where our dog urinates, but we’re delighted by flowers that blossom nearly throughout the year. Whatever your motivation for wanting ...
How to Choose the Perfect Dog Groomer: Questions and Tips
You’ve chosen to employ a groomer to help your dog look their finest, but how do you approach locating the ideal person for the task? You want to employ someone that makes your dog smell fresh and clean, but simultaneously you need to confirm it’s someone that you can rely on. You may even want to inquire with your veterinarian who they might suggest, but in case you don’t have resources available, there are a few considerations to remember when looking for the perfect dog groomer. Questions to ask One of the initial questions to pose to a potential groomer ...
Dog Vitamins and Supplements: What Pet Owners Need to Know
Numerous of us consume supplements for our personal health and consequently, we administer them to our dogs, but are they truly essential? Today we’ll reveal facts you need to understand about vitamin safety and hazards you need to watch for when administering your dog supplements for their health. Roughly 1/3 of all dogs and cats in the United States are given vitamins or supplements daily. The most prevalent of these supplements are multivitamins or supplements that assist aging pets with arthritis. Other dogs are given fatty acids to support with coats and shedding or probiotics to help with gastrointestinal issues. ...
Crate Training Your Dog: A Complete Guide for Success
Numerous dog owners elect to crate train their dog because they’ll be absent during the day at work. It’s not that they don’t love their dogs, it’s that they simply don’t trust them. Dogs that are left to their own devices might be destructive, they might go potty in the house, or they might have an issue with another animal that lives in the home. As long as the crate isn’t utilized as a form of punishment, the dog will be perfectly fine while the owner is away. Dogs will actually learn to appreciate their crate and they’ll view it ...
Adopting a Dog: A Complete Guide to Finding Your Perfect Companion
Before you decide to adopt a dog, ensure your entire family is on board. It’s a significant commitment to bring home a new puppy or a new dog, and it’s a decision that should be carefully considered before making a choice. Dogs, after all, are a 10-year-plus commitment, and once you adopt, you should be willing to care for your new family member throughout their entire life. It doesn’t mean that you surrender them when they’re old—it means you remain committed. While dogs make wonderful companions, they are a lot of responsibility. That’s why it’s advisable not to rush into ...
Pet Food Recall Alert: Salmonella Contamination in Multiple Brands
For the second time this week, dog food is being recalled, this time due to Salmonella. Earlier in the week, Smuckers recalled cans of Gravy Train because samples tested positive for the drug Pentobarbital, a drug used for euthanizing animals. This time the recall comes from four different companies that received reports of pets dying or becoming ill after consuming contaminated pet food. This recall involves a variety of pet food products that made pets sick or, even worse, caused their deaths. The recall came about because an adult dog that experienced diarrhea for nine months tested positive for salmonella. ...
International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day: Celebrating Our Dogs’ Favorite Treat
Every year, on February 23, dogs all around the world pay homage to their favorite treat—The Dog Biscuit. This year, International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day falls on a Friday, which means dogs all across the globe will wag their tails when their owners serve them a tasty treat! It doesn’t matter if it’s made from scratch or bought at the store, your dog’s still going to love you. After all, it’s the thought that counts, the fact that you didn’t forget to reward your dog for all the love and joy they’ve brought into your life. Origin of the dog ...
Walking the Dog Day: Get Moving for a Healthier Life with Your Pup
Did you know that 40 percent of all dogs in the United States are considered overweight? That’s 17 million dogs to be exact. In just 30 minutes a day, you and your dog could be on your way to living a longer and healthier life. Here is one way to get up and get going! Wednesday, February 21, 2018 is officially known as ‘Walking the Dog Day!’ While the origin of ‘Walking the Dog Day’ is unknown, the day was started by an animal lover who felt the need to get up off the couch and walk their dog. Whoever ...
