Flea & Tick Dog Products Comparison
April 24, 2009
PetSmart offers several safe and effective flea and tick solutions comparable to the leading prescription brands.
Even very clean, pampered dogs can get fleas and ticks if pet parents don't stay on top of certain preventative steps. These preventative steps seek to minimize or eliminate a dog's chance of being a feeding ground for pesky fleas and ticks and …Read more »
About Lyme Disease
April 24, 2009
Deer ticks, which are prevalent in various parts of the United States, are the major carrier of Lyme disease. But some other species of ticks can also carry the disease. Deer ticks are tiny parasites that are difficult to see with the naked eye and can easily hide on people and pets.
For the bacteria to spread to the victim, …Read more »
Flea Biology and Consequences
April 24, 2009
The most common flea to infest dogs is Ctenocephalides felis, the cat flea.
The flea life cycle begins with the adult female flea living on the dog's skin. She bites the dog, taking a blood meal. She then lays her eggs, and these eggs drop off the dog into the environment. Eggs hatch in 1 to 10 days (depending on …Read more »
Keeping your pet healthy during the winter
April 24, 2009
Whether it's curling up by the fire, brewing hot apple cider, or bundling up in a soft cashmere sweater, cold weather comforts help us through brisk autumn days and cold winter nights. Throw in flu season, too many parties, and the extra work of holiday preparations and it's a wonder we make it through the winter at all. Just as …Read more »
"Uh Doc, my dog's got critters"
April 24, 2009
OK, so you just found out that Fido is running 30 head of tiny livestock on his "back 40." What the heck are you going to do about it? First of all, don't panic, we have many new weapons in the war on fleas. Let's take a look at the different flea control products available, and how best to utilize …Read more »
Controlling Fleas on Your Dog
April 24, 2009
All dog owners have to combat fleas at one time or another. Even very clean, pampered dogs get fleas.
Winning the War Against Fleas
April 24, 2009
Fleas are one of your pet's greatest enemies. These tiny, wingless insects jump onto cats, dogs, and people and ingest their blood. Fleas flourish worldwide in moderate humidity and temperatures; only extreme, prolonged cold weather kills them. Their complex life cycle includes several microscopic stages including egg, larvae, and pupae. Fleas can live for several months.
What are the Dangers …Read more »
Brushing Your Dog: The Key To Getting That Beautiful Coat
April 24, 2009
Brushing removes dead hair from the coat before it mats, stimulates the skin and evenly distributes the natural oils over the coat. This allows the individual hairs to lie more smoothly, look shinier and repel dirt.
Try to spend just a few minutes every day or so brushing the coat instead of waiting until the coat is tangled then trying …Read more »
Getting the Mats Out of Your Dog's Coat
April 23, 2009
I brush my dog's coat. Why do I still have problems with mats? What tools should I use to get the mats out of my dog's coat? What should I do if I can't get the mat out? Should I have my dog shaved rather than try to brush the mats out? I've heard that when you shave a dog, …Read more »
