Keep Your Dog Safe At The Pool This Summer
Don’t let a day of fun at the pool turn into a medical emergency for your four-legged companions. Thousands of pets drown in pools each year, according to some home insurance carriers, and there are some simple strategies to dramatically decrease this risk for your dog this summer. Keep your dog safe with these tips when swimming or hanging out at the pool: Don’t assume your dog can swim. It is dangerous to assume your dog...
Important Steps To Take For First-Time Dog Owners
Getting a dog for the first time can be stressful, as they are full of energy and require a lot of love and attention. In order to help you out with the process, you can take these steps. Prepare Your Home Before bringing your dog home for the first time, it’s important to get your home ready for the new animal. Start by picking up everything that’s on the ground, such as clothes, toys and electronics. Otherwise, your dog...
Bright-Eyed And Bushy-Tailed: The Ongoing Battle Against The Effects Of Squirrel Addiction
The squirrel addiction suffered by our ancestors has led to an epidemic of grey squirrels invading our attics, stealing from our bird feeders, and eating our cars. Here’s what we know right now: Squirrel addiction reached its peak in the 1870s, but no one has told the squirrels. In the mid-19th century, people decided that placing squirrels in public green spaces was a great idea. “People should interact with...
Flea Medication Alternatives for Pesticide Sensitive Cats
Flea medications use pesticides to kill the fleas. Some cats have pesticide sensitivity and become ill when flea medication is applied. How do you manage to keep your beloved pets flea free when the cure is worse than the affliction? Here are some alternatives and better understanding of pesticide sensitivity. What is Pesticide Sensitivity? Some cats have a bad reaction to the pesticides in flea medication. The first sign is usually...
Finding A Boarding Facility For Your Dog That’s Afraid Of People
You have to go out of town, which means boarding your best friend: your dog. It’s never easy leaving your dog, and it’s especially difficult if your dog is afraid of people. Finding a boarding facility for your fearful dog may take time but will be worth the time spent. Be Honest and Upfront Your first contact with a boarding facility will probably be via email or phone. This is the time to start explaining your situation....
Parvovirus: What It Is And How It Is Treated
When your dog suddenly begins to act strange, you may wonder if there is something severely wrong with it. If the dog begins to act weak or lethargic, it could have a serious illness, and you may want to take it to an animal hospital to find out what is going on. Lethargy, weakness, and stumbling can be signs of many things, including parvovirus. What is parvovirus? Parvovirus is an extremely contagious disease that dogs can get if...
