Every pet owner knows that having a dog and caring for him properly is much like having a child. They have needs, wants, likes, and dislikes just as much as any kid and also have the ability to be sensitive towards certain products. One of the hardest jobs of any dog owner is to...
Fleas are incredibly tiny, incredibly hungry parasites that live on warm-blooded animals. They are incredibly resilient and can live anywhere from a couple weeks to almost two years depending on the environment they are exposed to. Fleas typically only grow to be two to three millimeters in length, making them very hard...
Depending on the type of cat you have, you may have a feline who likes nothing more than to prowl around outside during the day or night doing whatever it is that cats do. While you know that your cat will always come back, you want to make sure than she never brings...
If your dog or cat has ever had fleas, the experience is not only irritating to your pet, but also frustrating to you as a pet owner. Fleas can be tough to get rid of and a pet owner can experience much confusion when it comes to finding the best treatment and preventative...
To many of us, our pets are like our children. We cuddle them and coddle them, we buy them clothes, toys, and treat them (sometimes) to spa days or play time at pet resorts. However, if you are pregnant with a (furless) bundle of joy, you might be thinking about the items that you...
Dog’s are our best friends. However, some of the things that could live on your dog, namely fleas, are not his best friend, or yours for that matter. If you have discovered that your dog has a flea problem, don’t wait another minute to fix it. If left untreated, your dog not only...
Choosing a flea preventative for your pet can be a difficult decision for many pet owners. No one wants to subject their dog or cat to a product that is chemical based or one that could potentially harm them or irritate their skin. While veterinarians typically recommend some sort of flea preventative be used...
If you are like most pet owners, you want the best for your pet because he is a member of your family. However, when faced with a possible flea infestation in your home, you not only want the best for your pet, but the rest of your family as well. It is best not...
If you are a pet owner who has a “do-it-yourself” mentality, then you probably like to take care of your dog or cat at home, bathing them, grooming them, and making sure they are healthy, as opposed to sending them to a groomer or a pricey “pet spa.” However, if you sometimes find yourself scratching...
If your dog has fleas, if left untreated, the infestation will eventually turn very itchy for you. Dog fleas are blood-suckers and known to feed on both pets and humans. Female dog fleas lay eggs within 48 hours of coming into contact with your dog. They lay as many as 200 eggs at...
If your dog is scratching and biting, there is a good chance the culprits are fleas. Take a look at the following pictures of fleas on dogs and see if a flea infestation is to blame. When you scan your dog for fleas, it is important to be thorough. They like to hide on...
Another good reason for proper flea control when you have a cat is to avoid getting cat flea bites. If you’ve got a cat flea infestation, take care of it right away before you end up with bites like these. Cat flea bites are extremely itchy and can be especially annoying to those with...