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Fleas: Yard Remedies

You’ve treated your dog. You’ve treated your house. Now it’s time to treat the yard, the home of most of your little flea enemies. First, let’s talk environment. If you can create an environment that is unfriendly to fleas, you will see significantly less of them...

Fleas: Home Remedies

So let’s say that you’ve treated Fido and rid him of all those pesky fleas. If you’ve achieved this, you deserve a pat on the back, but your work isn’t done yet! All it takes is one flea and the cycle starts over again. Treating your pet first is important because you...

Pets Are People Too!

Whether or not you realize it or ever have. Animals have personalities like people and they are often more sensitive to their environments than people are. How many cats or dogs have you ever had that had the same personality? When was the last time that you thought...

Keeping Pets Happy at Home

Pets have been domesticated since the Egyptian times; cats were first brought in to help us keep our homes clear of mice. After that in many cultures, particularly in Egypt the cat was then worshiped for its intelligence, intensity, and beauty. Egyptian women painted...

Fleas: The Flea Life Cycle

When it comes to fleas, the saying “keep your friends close and your enemies closer” is, unfortunately, quite applicable. To protect your furry friends and keep those irritating fleas as far away as possible, try out this other wise saying: “Know your enemies better...

Fleas: The First Response

So you found a flea on your dog. What do you do now? It’s safe to assume that where you find one flea, there will be many more. The presence of an adult flea, whether on your dog or in your home, indicates that you will have many more fleas in other stages of...

Pet and Owner Connection

There can be no denying the fact that we get a pet that is similar to our own characteristics. Have you ever taken a few moments though and thought about what it was that made your pet ideal? If you think very hard about it you would be very amazed to realize that...

Pets Love Their Homes Too

Whether or not you realize it, your pet has a home in your house the same way that you do. However, unlike the way that you understand your surroundings, your pet spends time getting to know all of the nooks and crannies of your home. The average pet according to...

Tips for getting spring chicks

It’s spring again and you or someone you know might be thinking about getting some baby chicks. To help new chicken owners be prepared for the responsibilities of raising baby chicks, here are a few starter tips: Be ready to make the time commitment. In their first...

Contacting PET Friendly Properties

Tell them, hotel or travel agent, that you want to make reservations and bring your pet.  Some properties have restrictions on the number, type, size, or weight of pets they allow. Ask about any non-refundable fees or refundable deposits required. Find out about any...