Fleas and ticks are a nuisance, and they can even be a health hazard. Even though we have many available options to control fleas and ticks without resorting to dangerous chemicals, the Environmental Protection Agency still allows some harmful pesticides to be used in flea collars. Flea collars with the pesticide propoxur are a particular [Read the Rest...]
A lot of people would love to feed their beloved pets healthy food alternatives but fail to do so due to its high price. What these pet owners do not realize is that an all natural and holistic pet food will actually save them money in the long run. How is it cheaper at [Read the Rest...]
I got a call today from a man named Frank. Retired, he lives in rural Ohio with his wife and 4 dogs. He wanted to talk about spot flea treatment. They live on a large property where the dogs can run free, but Max is usually with Frank. A few months ago Frank was injured. [Read the Rest...]
A pet adoption center inside a PetSmart in southwest Fort Worth is saving the city money, increasing business and most importantly, bringing hundreds of homeless dogs and cats to new loving families. The Fort Worth Adoption center, believed to be the first of its kind in the country, opened last April 25 along South Hulen [Read the Rest...]
Though healthy pets are much less attractive as hosts to fleas, this doesn’t ensure a pet won’t be affected. One of the many reasons to feed a natural, quality diet and use a natural flea repellent on at-risk pets, especially in heavily infested areas.
In normal circumstances the adult female will live up to three weeks, laying approximately 40 eggs per day. The entire life cycle, from egg to adult flea can be completed in 14-28 days depending on the environment and conditions.
“Due to a significant increase in adverse incidents, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking a series of actions to increase the safety of spot-on pesticide products for flea and tick control for cats and dogs. Immediately, EPA will begin reviewing labels to determine which ones need stronger and clearer labeling statements. Next, EPA will [Read the Rest...]
Are spot on Flea Controls Safe? Absolutely NOT! Says author, Kathleen Dudley, despite what the commercials say. This is part 1 of our series: Are spot on flea and tick treatments safe? : Easy isn’t Simple Tempting as it may be to simply consider fleas as horrible insects, the bane of dogs everywhere, poisoning your dog in a [Read the Rest...]
QUESTION: If my dog goes into the water and then runs around and plays all over the other areas near there, what is the best way to protect him with your natural flea spray? I’m thinking that I need to spray him before he goes into the water and then after when he is dry [Read the Rest...]
New testing by the Natural Resources Defense Council reveals that the EPA’s decision to leave these products on the market may create a significant health risk to pet owners, most notably young children. I am therefore extremely disturbed to learn that the EPA still permits the use of these products on pets
