When you think of a flea dip for your pet, it’s hard not to get the idea in your head that you are knowingly dipping your dog or cat into a big tub of chemicals. You know you would never put chemicals on your body, so why are you doing it to your pet?...
If you are looking to clean your home to get rid of a flea infestation it is important to consider your health and the health of your pets while you work at decontaminating your home. It is understandable that fleas are nasty and you want them dead as soon as possible. However, you have...
When you walk into a Petsmart or a Petco store there are so many pet products available it can truly make your head spin. It is easy to get lost in advertisements and not know which product is best for your dog or puppy, or your cat or kitten. There is a popular product...
Pet owner’s constantly battle the ever changing conundrum of wondering what is better, leaving their cat without a flea preventative because they are scared that it could harm their pet, or chancing the application of a product that says it is safe and natural when really, the reality could be much different. To all...
Anyone who has ever dealt with a flea infestation knows that it is not just an “indoor” problem. The outdoor area surrounding your house is where your pet is picking up the nasty little invaders, and unless you fix the problem both inside and outside of your home, you will likely suffer through the...
When it comes to making sure your cat stays flea-free this year, you may be wondering what type of flea dip is out there that is not only safe for your cat, but will also kill fleas and protect them long term. Let’s face it, “dipping” any type of animal can be a pain,...
There isn’t a loving cat owner out there that doesn’t want the best for the furry friend. However, it is easy to get very confused by the information presented on TV and in advertisements and when it comes to picking out a flea collar, there can be much ambiguity over what is good and...
There is no other way to say it. Flea foggers or flea bombs that you use in your home to get rid of fleas and other insects are incredibly dangerous to children. Furthermore, many children have died from being exposed to and breathing these harmful chemicals. While insects that live on pets and can...
Your new puppy is just like a baby and you want the very best for him. That means you want to keep him flea free and safe from harmful chemicals that come in many flea shampoos and treatments. The last thing you want to do as a new puppy owner is walk into your...
When it comes to fleas, there is only one way that any pet owner wants to deal with them, and that is when they are dead. Fleas are a horrible and irritating parasite and an infestation on a pet can lead to an infestation in your home, your furniture, even on you. However, even...
If you have a new kitten, no doubt, it feels like you have a baby in your house. In many ways, kittens are just as delicate and sensitive as a newborn and therefore, you have to be very aware of what you expose them to and that doesn’t only include food or treats, but...
The majority of flea shampoos for pets contain pesticides and there is a major movement in the pet owner community to only expose pets to natural flea shampoos that do what they are supposed to do, without subjecting them to harmful chemicals. Luckily, there are some fantastic natural flea shampoos for your pet on...
As a pet owner, you may believe that fleas are not a problem for a human being, that you only have to worry about making sure your pet stays flea free. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth and if you have an infestation in your house or on your pet, you need...
There is so much information in the media today about all the harmful products that we should NOT use on our pets it has many pet owners asking themselves, “What exactly IS safe to use on Fido?” When it comes to flea control, you really don’t want to mess around. You don’t want to...
In a world of dog food recalls and flea medication complications, consumers are continually searching for safe and effective pet products. Pet lovers take the well being of their furry family member very seriously and demand that there is no oversight in the production of flea treatments for their pet. Doc Ackerman’s is one...