There are four stages of the flea life cycle. The adult flea constitutes only about 5% of the entire flea population. Flea eggs make up about 50%. This is in part why it is so difficult to win the war on fleas. Experts advise that if you see one flea, there may be more than a hundred more nearby. The best strategy is to wage war on all fronts. Treat your yard, your home and your pet at the same time.

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We know that times are hard and every one is feeling the economic crunch - even the family pet has to cut back some. Many pet owners, when cutting costs, will skip, or ‘postpone’ the visit to the vet, especially if their pet appears to be healthy.
A checkup is as important for your dog or [...]

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Here in south Alabama, we really only have 2 seasons…
Summer and Christmas.
However, no matter where you live, at some point, the weather starts to cool, the leaves start to turn and the dog starts to rethink the whole outside bathroom idea. Especially if you start turning him loose at the door and waiting for [...]

Dog-on Summer Heat!
May 16, 2008
As summer approaches our pets are at their most vulnerable. It is our responsibility, as pet owners, to ensure that our dogs remain protected during the summertime heat. How? You might ask. There are many preventative measures to fight against heat related injuries, but [...]

De-clawing Your Cat – Necessary Evil or Just Evil
First, let me clarify that de-clawing is a bit of a misnomer; while it sounds as simple as a pedicure, it is considerably more than just clipping and filing nails. De-clawing is a surgical procedure, wherein the entire first joint of each of a cat’s “toes” [...]

Parasites and Pets
A parasite commonly refers to an organism that lives on or inside another organism.1 More importantly, a parasitic relationship is one in which one member of the association benefits while the other is harmed.2 Making the short list of parasites common to pets are fleas, ticks, mites and worms. This particular post will [...]

The Senior Citizen Pet
Old Age in Dogs – Part II
We’ve already discussed the fact that large dogs age earlier and faster than smaller breeds but, as with us mere humans, there are many lifestyle factors that can affect the aging process as well. As we get older, many of us become less active and [...]

The Senior Citizen Pet
Old Age in Dogs – Part I
Just like people, dogs are living longer today than in years past. The average lifespan of a dog has climbed from 7 years in the ‘30’s to more than 12 years today. With good care and a little luck, it isn’t unheard of for a dog [...]