Memorial Day weekend is a holiday for remembering the men and women who have proudly served in the United States Armed Forces. As an American owned company offering many products for people and dogs, we wanted to find a way to give back to the Veterans who have helped make this country great and that [Read the Rest...]
In wake of the recent devastation from the Moore, Okla. twister, pet company donates 300 natural flea and tick treatments to Animal Rescue Center (Austin, Texas) – Wondercide LLC, a producer of organic pest control and natural products for pets, people, and property has donated their EVOLV flea and tick control to help 300 four-legged [Read the Rest...]
If you’re an outdoor entusiast or pet owner, you’ve probably noticed the large amount of ticks this year. But what you may not have realized is that Ticks carry Lyme disease which is a health hazard to you, your family, and your pets. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of an [Read the Rest...]
This weekend in Temple, Texas hundreds will gather to participate in the 5th Annual Battle of Temple Junction Civil War Reenactment. With temperatures nearing 100 degrees, attendees will not just be fighting each other but will also battle millions of mosquitos. And with the continued concern over contracting West Nile Virus from mosquito bites, the [Read the Rest...]
With blizzards one day and sunshine the next, tick season is more unpredictable than ever, making treating and preventing ticks especially difficult. The changing climate has seen lyme disease rates significantly increase in the northern states between 1992 and 2007, according to studies. Ticks as small as the head of a pin are causing this [Read the Rest...]
After an alarming growth of bad reactions to spot drop flea & tick control ranging from irritation, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, trembling, depression to even death, the EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) is now increasing the restrictions for these products. They will be reviewing the labeling on spot-on flea & tick control products to see if [Read the Rest...]
Holistic Vet, I’m interested in learning about natural heartworm prevention. I have a seven year old English Cocker Spaniel who has been dewormed with Drontal Plus/Cantel every three months as a precaution. He was dewormed with Cantel in February 2013, and for some reason, the vet also dewormed him with Strongid in March (which was [Read the Rest...]
Dr. Falconer: I have a seven year old English Cocker Spaniel who in the past has had problems with skin (mange), and an E.Canis tick infection. He is on Frontline monthly application during the hot months (this was the only thing that was able to control the tick infestation back when he had E.Canis while [Read the Rest...]
With pesticide use being so common, many people don’t realize they aren’t using natural pest control and the pesticides they use on pets, in the home, and on the lawn can have harsh effects on their family. Pest control companies will tell you that once a chemical treatment dries it is safe to be around, [Read the Rest...]
While it may be warmer here in Austin, we know it’s been very cold throughout the rest of the U.S. Here’s a list of five tips for pet health in cold weather from the ASPCA! During the winter, outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the hoods of cars. When the motor is started, the cat can [Read the Rest...]
