If you’re planning to move in the near future, you should take certain precautions to ensure any fleas infesting your previous home are left behind. Carrying just a couple fleas to your home can result in a full-blown infestation that…
With their affectionate and playful behavior, lovebirds make wonderful family pets. They rarely bite or snap out in aggression unless provoked, allowing children to pet and play with them. I guess you could say they live up their namesake of…
Living in a home that’s infested with fleas can place you at risk for a wide range of diseases and illnesses, some of which include murine or endemic typhus, Yersinia pestis, Rickettsia typhi, Rickettsia felis, and Bartonella henselae. Of course,…
Did you know that a single female flea can lay over 5,000 eggs throughout the course of its life? Assuming some of these eggs are females (which they probably are), an otherwise small infestation can quickly spiral out of control…
Digging is a common behavioral trait in dogs. While most owners brush it off as nothing more than a dog being a dog, it can often attract fleas. The longer your canine stays outside digging up the yard, the greater…
A recently conducted survey revealed that ear problems are the most common reason why owners take their dog to the veterinarian. While the itching and ear irritation may only be an allergies, it could also be a sign of ear…
Can’t seem to control your dog’s fleas? Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for fleas to develop a resistance to traditional treatment/preventative medicines. So even if the medicine originally worked, it may lose its ability to ward off fleas later down the…
Are flea bites causing your dog to shed everywhere? This is typically a sign of flea allergy dermatitis — an allergic reaction that’s characterized by intense itching to the flea’s saliva. Thankfully, there are some simple steps owners can take…
A safe and functional backyard is an important area that every dog should have access to. Whether they’re a beastly Mastiff or a pocket-sized Chihuahua, all dogs need to be given the opportunity to run around and play in the…
Did you know that a single flea can bite a dog (or human host) several hundred times per day? Each time one of these small parasites bites into a host, it draws blood while simultaneously injecting a small amount of…