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Tweet It’s springtime and that means fresh air, walks with the dogs, spring cleaning and hanging time on the deck. We’ve rounded up some things that we think are the best products to splurge on this spring. The Oreck Steam-It: OK, so I know, why start with a cleaning item when you can start with [...]
Tweet Springtime is coming and everyone wants to get outside. Here are a few tips to keep your dog safe: Make sure your vacuum is cleaned. Flea larvae that can live in carpets and furniture can get sucked up in your into your vacuum and can hatch. Make sure that you empty your vacuum often. Bagless [...]
Tweet While it was nice to have such a mild winter and such a warm spring, it could have some consequences come summer. The warmer weather could mean more ticks, fleas and mosquitoes looking to dine on your dog. Luckily, La Grange Park has a new vet who knows her stuff. Dr. Susan Dowd, owner [...]
Tweet The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and the snow has melted. All of these spring changes lead to increased risks for your pet as flea and tick season has arrived. Most veterinarians recommend year-round flea and tick prevention for pets. Fleas can easily live in your house throughout winter months. The tick [...]
Tweet Spring is in the air, and you can bet your pets can smell it. Here are some tips to prepare them for the change of seasons: Get them to the vet. Twice-yearly exams are prudent because pets age far faster than people. Also, for some pets (and people?) weight gain might be a problem [...]
Tweet Spring-cleaning evokes thoughts of changing the smoke alarm batteries, cleaning the windows and clearing the gutters of debris. When it comes to your dog, there are also things that must be checked and maintained to keep your pet in tip-top season-ready shape. 1. Identification verification: Has your phone number or address changed recently? Check [...]
