Flea-repelling plants: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Ever heard of the popular phone game Plants vs. Zombies? It’s a strangely addictive game where you use different types of plants to keep hoards of zombies away from your house. Using flea-repelling plants to keep those tiny pests away from your house and pets seems to...
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...
Fleas: Treatment Ideas, Part 2
In the last post we learned about two common flea control treatments: flea collars and baths with flea shampoo. In this article we will talk about three other popular approaches for attacking those pests. Flea Powders and Sprays Similar to flea collars and flea...
Fleas: Treatment Ideas, Part 1
Your dog has fleas. What now? Well, if you are a first-time dog owner, or if you are thinking about switching your pet to a different treatment plan, all the options out there can get pretty overwhelming. Here are a few tips, guidelines, and things to consider as you...
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...
Teaching cats to stay off couches and counters
No one knows territory like cats. They like their own space, and they can get disturbed if their space is invaded, but how do you teach your pet about respecting your space, or, more specifically, your stuff? Here are some tips for teaching cats to stay off of and...
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...
At what age should a puppy be spayed or neutered?
Spaying It used to be after the female pups first heat to spay. Now studies have shown that's not to be true. You can have your puppy spayed or neutered between the ages of eight weeks through old age. Spaying will reduce the risk of breast cancer in female dogs....
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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...
Schedule a visit with your veterinarian if you will be traveling with your pet.
Inform your veterinarian where you will be traveling to, for how long, as well as whether your pet will be traveling by air or car. Ask your veterinarian about any flea, heartworm, or tick risks for areas you will be traveling to. If your pet becomes carsick or...
Things to bring when traveling with your pet.
A sturdy leash. An extra collar. An old blanket or sheet for the back seat of your car or wherever the pet’s carrier will be secured to make cleanup easier. Two old sheets to cover bedding and furniture at your destination. Some of your pet’s bedding. Traveling...