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6 Common Diseases Caused by Fleas
No one likes to see a beloved pet scratching away at their fur and skin. But if you think fleas are just a nuisance, think again. These pests can actually cause a number of diseases in cats and dogs—and transmit…
National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day (14th)
Disasters can be anything from fire, flood, tornado, snowstorm or terrorist attack. Preparing your family and pets for emergencies now will help determine your future success in such of an event. Pet evacuation kit Be prepared for a disaster with…
Preventing Fleas
Like any pet owner, you want to keep fleas and ticks from bothering your pet and moving into your home. The best way to prevent a flea infestation is to stop it before it can start! It takes 2-3 months to get rid of…
What You Need to Know About Fleas
Fleas are everywhere in Florida. Even the cleanest, most pampered pets can get fleas and once inside your home, fleas can spread rapidly. Up north, the risk of flea infestation diminishes somewhat in colder months because freezing temperatures kill off…
National Pet Week (1st -7th)
National Pet Week® celebrates the pets that enrich our lives and encourages responsible pet care every day of the year. Created by the American Veterinary Medical Association, it is observed during the first full week of May each year. Whether…
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
The National Asthma and Allergy Foundation has a good reason to declare May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. This is peak season for both people and pets to develop symptoms for both conditions. Although the awareness campaign is…
Heartworm Treatment
Signs of Heartworm Disease Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition that affects dogs, cats, and up to 30 other species of mammals. It is caused by parasitic worms living in the heart and the major vessels of the…