The chemicals that were used to control pests are generally insecticides.
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How to Identify & Treat Flea Bites on Humans to Stop That Itch
Flea bites on humans are surprisingly common, especially for pet owners
So how do you tell them apart from other insect bites and how do you treat them?
Ivermectin - What Is It And Can It Put Your Dog At Risk?
Ivermectin is a medication, often found in heartworm treatment. But it can cause neurotoxicosis in some dogs due to a gene mutation.
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Tapeworms in Dogs - What You Need To Know About Them
Almost all dogs will host tapeworms in their intestines at some point.
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Your Guide to Heartworm Prevention & Treatment for Dogs
Among the things dog-parents dread hearing, there is this disease called heartworm. It is a condition that can be transferred by the bites of an infected mosquito and is extremely painful. In case you didn’t know, the heartworm is a condition when worms called Dirofilaria immitis cover the dog’s heart and other vital organs worms. […]
The Most Common Types of Parasitic Worms Found in Dogs
There are several types of parasitic worms that can infest your dog. You often only realise that your dog has worms after the parasites have taken hold and your dog's symptoms have become quite noticeable. Here is a summary of the most common, their symptoms and what to do about them.
Getting Rid of Ticks On Dogs - All You Need To Know
There is no sense in denying it, ticks are horrible little critters! Apart from the itchiness, discomfort and risk of anaemia to your pet and, in extreme cases, these pests can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever that can lead to terrible illnesses to both pets and humans. This article aims […]
Lungworm in Dogs - The Symptoms & Treatment
The good news is that lungworm in dogs is far less common than other parasites like fleas and ticks. Now for the bad news, it is spreading rapidly across the UK and no-one is exactly sure why and Lungworm is lethal to dogs if it is not treated. As the problem has been growing an […]
What is the Best Flea Spray for Your Home?
As with all these things, prevention is better than a cure, so even if you do not have an infestation of fleas in your house, we would suggest you look at either a course of spot on treatment or a flea collar to keep your pet and home flea free. However, this is only part […]
Which Is The Best Flea Collar For Your Dog?
Many people are surprised to learn that flea collars are still around, but if you and your dog are battling fleas, a flea collar could be the solution. Flea collars have been in use much longer than most people realize. They were invented by Robert Goulding, Jr. way back in 1964. He was working on […]
What Is The Best Spot-On Flea Treatment For Dogs? Advantage II vs Advantix vs Frontline
With so many brands and choices of topical flea and tick medicines on the market, just what is the best spot-on flea treatment for dogs? To stop this article rivaling War and Peace for word-count, we are going to narrow this review to Frontline, Advantage and Advantix as they are quite simply the three most […]
Mange In Dogs - Symptoms & Treatment
Mange is a skin condition found in domestic pets as well as other mammals, caused by a small, parasitic mite.
Fear not because mange in dogs is identifiable and treatable. Find out more here >>