After finding this Flea and Tick Products Directory, I decided that I wanted to: Educate myself on the chemicals found in flea & tick products -- and which ones are the most/least harmful to dogs. Create a cheat sheet to print out and take it with me to the vet -- and when I'm shopping if I see a sale or special display. Best Flea & Tick Control For Dogs Following are the flea & tick preventatives that are technically the safest for dogs and the ones that I am most … [Read more...]
Taking your dog camping can be a lot of fun. However, if you are not prepared, it can become a nightmare. When we go camping on weekends, both of my dogs love to go. My First Time Camping With Dogs The first time we went camping with dogs, we just had Nakita (a Min Pin). She was around 5 months old. We didn't know what to expect. … [Read more...]
It's that time of year again to start religiously using flea and tick prevention on your dog. Are you concerned about all of the chemicals in flea and tick preventatives these days? Fortunately, you can put your mind at ease, because there are some natural flea & tick control products that will keep those pesky critters off your dog!Case in point: the dogs pictured here are dealing with a bad case of fleas. They're covered in flea powder to try to get the fleas … [Read more...]
Trying to think of someplace fun that you can go and take your dog with you? Following are some dog-friendly places to consider for a day-trip -- or a vacation -- with your four-legged friend. Speaking of vacations with your dog, did you know there are actually summer camps for dog owners and their dogs?! It's true. Here's a sampler of summer dog camps that both you and your dog will enjoy. Now, onto all the fun places you can take your dog closer to home... … [Read more...]
If your dog ever hurt himself, had a bad case of diarrhea, or got bit or stung by an insect before, then you have probably resorted to using human medications to treat your dog before. In the event that you decide to run to the medicine cabinet to treat your dog, just know there is safe medicine for dogs, and many others that are not safe for dogs (such as NSAIDs). Even if you see an item listed as safe on the charts above, you should contact your vet before giving any of them to your dog the … [Read more...]
Deciding on the best flea and tick control for your dog can be a little confusing. There are several different products on the market. And they all claim to provide excellent flea and tick control on dogs. The 3 most commonly used flea and tick control products you can get from your vet are: Frontline Plus, K9 Advantix and Advantage. Revolution and Capstar are 2 others you can get from your vet. Fun Fact: Frontline Plus is now available at Costco and Target! It is also available … [Read more...]
After you bring your dog inside from a walk in the woods (or some other place that may have ticks), take the time to check him over thoroughly for ticks. If you find a tick on your dog, know that there will probably be at least one more. If your dog happens to start twitching, take him immediately to the vet. Your dog may have gotten Lyme Disease from a tick bite. And if your dog has Lyme disease, then there is a chance that you have been exposed to Lyme Disease … [Read more...]
I have Lyme Disease. My dog does not. Our vet thought this was odd, because dogs spend much more time closer to the ground and inevitably get a lot more tick bites than we do. Plus, 90% of the time we're outdoors, our dog is usually with us. ...I guess the tick preventative that our dogs have always worn (Frontline Plus) really does work! Here is the best way to remove a tick from your body ...or your dog's body. Here are some of the ticks that we've found on our dogs (and on … [Read more...]
Dog groomers use these super-absorbent microfiber towels to literally pull the water out of a dog's coat after bathing. I use these one-of-a-kind microfiber towels for cleaning up doggie messes all around the house Plus any other household mess or spill! See why these one-of-a-kind microfiber towels are so great... … [Read more...]
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