Does Your Dog Have Allergies?, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
Recently while watching Jeopardy a contestant was asked about his dog, a dog that suffered from a strange allergy. A blood test at the veterinarian determined that the dog was allergic to human dander—yes—he was allergic to his owner. The dog was started on monthly allergy shots and now everyone, both dog and human, can coexist in peace and harmony. It’s rare for dogs to be allergic to humans, but yes, it is possible. Humans like dogs, shed dander. Dander is in our hair and on our skin. When this dander is released into the air, it creates the same ...
The Top 10 Ways to Rid Your Home and Yard of Fleas and Ticks, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
Welcome to part three of our series about fleas and ticks. If you recall, in, Part One, of our series we talked about how to prepare yourself and your pets for both flea and tick season. In Part Two, of our series, we discussed what to do if you find fleas and ticks on your pets’ and how to safely remove a tick if you happened to find one. We also talked about three different types of ticks that are native to the United States and the diseases that each type of tick has been known to carry. That being ...
Warning Signs of Fleas and Ticks: What to do if you Spot Them (Part Two), SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
Welcome to Part Two of our three part series on fleas and ticks. If you recall, in Part One, we discussed how to prepare for flea and tick season. We also talked about what, we, as pet owners can do to reduce the risk of a flea and tick infestation. Today, in Part Two, we will discuss what to do if you happen to spot fleas and ticks on your pet. Later on, in Part Three of our series, we will talk about the ‘10 Best Things That We Can Do’ in order to get rid of fleas and ticks ...
Preparing For Flea and Tick Season, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
Warmer months of the year spell the beginning of flea and tick season throughout the United States. Ticks are abundant in Arizona and depending on where you live you may have a problem with fleas as well. During this time of year these tiny parasites show up in our homes and annoy our pets while at the same time, annoying us as well. Today we’ll talk about how to prepare yourself and your pet for flea and tick season. A small amount of prevention will go a long way in keeping your pets healthy and safe. Fleas and ticks are ...
Flea Circus, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
Fleas are annoying and once your dog or cat has them, it seems as though everyone in your home has them. You can’t just wave a magic wand and hope they disappear. Ridding your home of fleas takes persistence and a little effort but it can be done. Before we discuss treatment, however, let’s talk about the fleas, themselves. Fleas are little brown insects that our dogs and cats come into contact with one of two ways. The first is through contact with another animal that already has fleas and the second is through something in the environment that is ...
