by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Fleas & Parasites, Newsletter Library
There are many parasites we need be concerned about that can affect our pets. Ticks are one of the most common and frightful. Most people shudder just at the thought of a tick, let alone finding one on their pet or in their house. Unfortunately, the people who study...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 19, 2020 | Fleas & Parasites, Newsletter Library
Each year fifteen million Americans engage in the practice of yoga. Many of the same Americans own some of the over seventy-three million dogs owned in the United States. If you put yoga and dogs together, you get doga (pronounced DOH-gah). Doga is sweeping the nation...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 19, 2020 | Fleas & Parasites, Newsletter Library
Dog parks: they are great for socialization, exercise, and mental stimulation for many dogs. But certain dogs may feel threatened or anxious. Whether you and your dog have a good dog park experience or a bad one depends largely on your understanding of your dog,...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 19, 2020 | Fleas & Parasites, Newsletter Library
If there’s still any doubt whether the pampering of pets is getting out of hand, the debate should be settled once and for all by Neuticles, a patented testicular implant that sells for up to $919 a pair. The idea, says inventor Gregg A. Miller, is to “let...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 19, 2020 | Fleas & Parasites, Newsletter Library
Traveling with your pet can be rewarding but challenging if not enough preparation has been made. Planning will help your trip go smoother and should include acquiring any paperwork that is needed, consideration of the temperatures to be experienced and how to deal...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 19, 2020 | Fleas & Parasites, Newsletter Library
Fleas are not only a source of irritation and frustration, but they also pose a serious health threat to animals. These tiny external parasites can carry a variety of diseases, including bubonic plague, and severe infestations may cause deadly levels of blood loss in...
