Tag: ticks
A natural approach to flea and tick control
Want to protect your dog and cat against fleas and ticks, but aren’t a fan of harsh chemical repellents? Here’s why natural products are...
5 common ingredients to repel fleas and ticks
Help keep fleas and ticks off your dog and cat with these five common ingredients!
It’s almost that time of year again…flea and tick season....
What’s causing your dog’s belly rash?
Is your dog scratching or biting at her stomach? Is it red and bumpy? Here’s what might be causing this uncomfortable belly rash!
You’re on...
Flea collars linked to sickness and death in pets
A recent investigation has found over 75,000 complaints filed over potentially harmful tick and flea collars.
Tick and flea collars are supposed to protect our...
Avoid isoxazoline flea and tick meds
Flea and tick medications in the isoxazoline class have been linked to seizures and muscle tremors in dogs and cats.
If you’re wary of...
3 natural tick repellents for dogs, backed by science
The reported cases of Lyme disease are growing exponentially every year. Fortunately, there are a number of natural tick repellents you can use to...
Nix those ticks with SonicGuard
Looking for a chemical-free way to protect your pets from ticks and fleas? Reach for SonicGuard — an ultrasonic prevention method!
Ticks have become a...
How to keep your dog happy and safe on a hike
Keep these tips in mind when heading out for your next hike and ensure that it's a safe, enjoyable experience for you and your...
Shed Defender – the must-have garment for dogs
Does your dog shed? Is he ever stressed or anxious? Has he had to wear a cone? Thanks to Shed Defender, it’s possible to...
Tips for a cat-friendly summer
From fleas to heatwaves, the summer months can be uncomfortable and even dangerous for your cat. Here’s how to keep her cool and contented....
Lyme disease and your dog
Taking steps to minimize tick exposure is the best way to protect your canine companion from Lyme disease.
It doesn’t seem that long since...
Natural solutions for pet pests
Fleas, ticks, heartworms, mosquitoes – warmer weather means these pests will be looking for a piece of your dog or cat. Some can cause...
Spot-on flea and tick preventives
Spot-on flea and tick products are hazardous to your dog or cat’s health. Here’s what you need to know about them – and about...
How to celebrate Earth Day with your pets
Every year on Earth Day, our ongoing quest to “go green” makes its way to the forefront of our minds. In the past decade,...
It’s tick season — here’s how to prepare
April showers bring May flowers… and ticks. Experts are warning about the re-emergence of blacklegged ticks, otherwise known as deer ticks. As the snow...
Essential oils: natural insect repellent for dogs
Looking for a natural insect repellent? Check out the best essential oils for protecting your dog against insect pests.
Fleas are a fact of life...
A natural solution for parasitic infections in animals
How a passion for animals and natural health led to a company that formulates holistic remedies for parasitic infections, including heartworm and Lyme.
No one...
Natural insect repellent for animals
How fly and flea allergies in her animals prompted one woman to create her own green insect repellent, free of harmful chemicals.
You don’t want...
Can cats get Lyme disease?
They're less vulnerable to infection than we are, but it is still important to take precautions against lyme disease.
Anyone who lives where ticks are...
Lyme disease in dogs
Lyme disease gets its name from a small town in Connecticut where it was first recognized in 1989, although studies have indicated that it...
