News — dog safety

Protecting Your Dog from Ticks & Lyme Disease

Lyme Disease in Pets Protecting your canines from ticks is a critical part of their overall wellbeing and health. The following outlines useful information for detection and prevention. For canines: The most important tick-borne diseases that affect dogs are Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Babesiosis, Bartonellosis, and Hepatozoonosis. All can have serious health consequences for dogs and many can have serious health consequences for people as well. Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics. Steps to prevent Lyme disease include using flea & tick repellent, checking for and removing ticks promptly,...

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Flea & Tick Prevention: Protect Your Dog Naturally

  Fleas and ticks are not only an itchy nuisance, but can transmit a number of diseases, and put your pets, and you at risk. Before heading outdoors, it's important to prepare for flea and tick season by taking precautionary measures thatprotect your pet and family. When taking these preventative steps, pet parents may mistakenly use harmful flea and tick methods. These methods include sprays with dangerous toxins, chemical-filled shampoos, and certain medications that are considered unsafe for dogs. Unfortunately, there have been many reports warning pet parents about the negative side effects of toxic flea and tick products. Certainmedications...

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The Importance of Ear Care

Can you remember the last time you cleaned your dog’s ears? If you’re having a hard time remembering, you are not alone. Many pet owners tend to forget about their furry friend’s ears when it comes to their at-home grooming routine. Even though ear care often gets overlooked, it is an extremely important part of your dog’s overall health and wellness. Why Dogs Need Their Ears Cleaned Your dog’s ears make the perfect breeding ground for various bacteria, yeast, parasites, and foreign bodies that can cause ear infections. One of the reasons our four-legged friends can be prone to ear...

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