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How to Deal with Fleas on Dogs

September 27, 2019 11:49 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Fleas can be a major nuisance for pet owners, especially during the summer months in most places. They prefer temperatures of 65 to 80 degrees and higher humidity levels. They’re particularly common in parts of the southern United States, which see year-round warmth and high levels of humidity. Dogs can get attacked by fleas after coming into contact with other animals that have already been affected, or by encountering fleas in their environments. Fleas have strong back legs that allow them to jump from host to host, or from the area surrounding them onto the host. They will quickly begin... View Article

How to Remove Ticks from Your Dog

September 13, 2019 11:49 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

If your dog spends any amount of time outside, there’s a chance it could be exposed to ticks, especially during the late spring and summer. It’s important to regularly check your dog for ticks after a day of playing outside. This can, of course, be easier said than done if your dog has a thick coat of dark fur, but it’s still important to carefully comb through the fur and see if you spot anything. Here’s some information from the experts at a pet wash in Henderson, NV about what you should and should not do to remove ticks from... View Article