Halloween is a terrific day to have lots of fun for children and adults alike. However it is not one of the holidays that your pet should be celebrating. Halloween can be a very scary time of year for many pets because they have strangers coming to the door that look different to them. They […]
Are you moving – into or out of – your home? Throughout the year we receive many requests and phone calls from realtors as well as homeowner for one time service for residential properties when families are moving. Most moves are done during the summer months for families that have children. This makes great sense […]
Here comes the bugs! You need HELP !! My family avidly enjoys the outdoors and I get eaten alive by mosquitoes on a regular basis whenever I am outside. In addition, we have all heard the news reports about the looming Zika virus beginning to show up here in the U.S. I discovered a company […]
With the majority of January behind us, and the rest of January forecast with relatively milder temperatures, this is an optimum time to get behind that New Years resolution you made and move forward! As in steppin’ out, get movin’, go for a walk, take Fido and be on your way to a healthier new […]
Thanksgiving is upon us and you know what THAT means ! The house will soon smell wonderful with the delicious aromas of turkeys and hams roasting and other goodies cooking – but the upcoming holidays pose their own specific threats and risks to your pets. And, those would be the dangers that are associated with […]
Does your dog sleep in bed with you? A recent study has shown that 50% of dogs sleep in their owners’ beds! Since dogs are essentially pack animals many people think it’s a super idea for their dogs to sleep in a big pile-on in their bed. However, be warned that although many people think […]
Does Your Dog Eat Grass? As I glanced out the window this morning I noticed my son’s dog eating grass and I wondered why dogs eat grass. We’re not exactly sure why dogs eat grass – perhaps it’s because it tastes good. Since dogs as canines are natural scavengers, they are somewhat programmed to find […]
It wasn’t until I experienced skin issues with my French bulldog, Reagan, that I even remotely considered the possibility of having to feed my dog a vegetarian diet, since she has been raw fed since 8 weeks of age. Reagan developed skin issues three weeks after her first rabies shot over 15 months ago. I […]
Because of the advancements in modern medicine, pet owners and their veterinarians can now perform many unheard-of operations and procedures for suffering dogs to significantly increase their life expectancy and keep them comfortable. You should be aware that these procedures and treatments do come with a high-priced tag. As many pet owners have already found […]
Hot Spots Treatment And Prevention The poor unfortunate dog who gets hot spots! Hot spots are areas of skin that become irritated and inflamed and are very uncomfortable. They are usually circular in shape and are accompanied by hair loss, inflammation and sometimes a discharge of pus. Hot spots are actually a form of dermatitis, […]
