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Keep your pet protected from heartworms.

How can I tell if my dog has heartworm?

Friday, May 4th, 2012

Has your dog been wheezing, coughing or having difficulty exercising recently?

Posted in Common Pet Conditions, Flea & Tick Preventatives, Pet Health, Pet Meds

Keep your puppy flea free

Friday, May 4th, 2012

Fleas are an unfortunate part of every pet owner’s life as these parasites are found almost everywhere in nature.

Posted in Flea & Tick Preventatives

Outdoor cats may be at risk of Lyme disease.

How to tell when your cat has Lyme disease

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Now that spring is here, people and pets alike are wanting to spend more and more time outside.

Posted in Flea & Tick Preventatives, Pet Health, Pet Meds

Best ways to ward off fleas

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Most pet owners will keep their dogs on flea and tick preventative medication like Frontline Plus or Comfortis all year long to ward off these pesky pets at all times.

Posted in Flea & Tick Preventatives

There are many effective products to treat cat fleas in dogs and cats

If you see fleas on your dog or cat, you are most likely seeing the cat flea, which is the most common species of flea in the United States. There are a number of treatment options for the cat flea that you can use to control the cat flea on your pet. Learning about the [...]

Posted in Flea & Tick Preventatives

The cat flea is the most common species of flea to infest both dogs and cats in the US

How To Effectively Control Cat Fleas

Friday, April 13th, 2012

You might be surprised to learn that the cat flea is the primary species of flea to infest both dogs and cats in the United States. Of the cat flea stages (adult flea, egg, larvae, and pupae) only the adult cat flea actually lives on your pet, and the adult cat flea only spends a [...]

Posted in Flea & Tick Preventatives

Be sure you're using the flea medication correctly

What to do when your flea medication fails

Monday, April 9th, 2012

If you notice your furry friend frequently scratching itself, you may want to give it some flea medication to provide relief.

Posted in Flea & Tick Preventatives

You should always look your dog over after playing outside to check for ticks.

What are fleas and ticks?

Thursday, April 5th, 2012

Fleas, ticks and other insects commonly make themselves at home in the furry, warm place that your dog’s coat is.

Posted in Flea & Tick Preventatives, Pet Health, Pet Meds

Protect your dog against Lyme disease

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

Most dogs love to go for long romps in the woods on or off leash. However, being in the woods can put pups at a greater risk of being exposed to a variety of ticks.

Posted in Flea & Tick Preventatives