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Natural Home Remedies for Flea and Tick Season
June 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker Well, summer is officially here, and with the sun and the heat, come the bugs. It’s important to have a flea and tick prevention plan for your dogs, whether it’s topical chemicals, natural alternatives, or a combination of both. Be sure to talk to your vet about flea [...]
Tips From a Vet: Is Your Pet Ready for Warm Weather?
May 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Pets at risk of fleas, ticks in spring
April 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Tick Facts You Probably Don’t Know
April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Ticks present one of the most common threats to your pets, especially at this time of year. Ticks are a dogs and cats worst enemy for a variety of reasons; they can transmit diseases, cause anemia, or even paralysis. They feed on the blood of their hosts by attaching their mouth parts to the [...]
Dog Ticks: Holistic Solutions To Prevent And Treat Them
March 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Dog ticks are one of the most unwanted pet parasites, and they can cause a host of health problems for your dog. In this article you will learn what the more common ticks are, the signs of ticks, and common diseases they cause. Most importantly you’ll learn the best ways to treat and prevent [...]
Keep your pets healthy in warmer weather
March 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet With nice weather approaching, pet owners are giving their indoor pets more outside time. Taking your pets outside during warmer weather can pose several health threats to your pet. Pet shop owners from Dyvig’s Pet Shoppe and the Ark offer their friendly advice on how to keep your pets healthy during the spring and [...]
Protect your pet from ticks and Lyme disease
March 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Question: My neighbor’s dog was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease. I am confused what type of tick causes it. What should I be doing to avoid this happening in my pets? Answer: You are not alone in your confusion. Tick populations and the incidence of tick-borne diseases are spreading. Climate change has led to [...]
Allergies in pets: Airborne, fleas, food, contact
March 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Allergies can cause misery for pets and humans alike. But allergies in animals are not always easy to diagnose and treat. “I feel so bad because he can’t tell me what’s wrong,” said Angela Duyao of Gilroy, 80 miles south of San Francisco. Harley, her 2-year-old Shih Tzu, has food and seasonal allergies. It [...]
Prepare your pet for spring
March 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Tips on keeping your dog safe from fleas, ticks and mosquitoes
March 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet As the days get longer and warmer, people tend to spend more time outdoors with their four-legged friends. Unfortunately, little critters such as fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes spend their time outside too and your dog makes a very nice home for them. They’re not just annoying to your dog they are dangerous. Fleas can [...]
