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...]
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...]
You’ve started your lawn and it looks great, but with lawn and garden care you can keep it looking great all season long! Here are some tips for maintaining your yard: Irrigate Efficiently -Water in the early morning! This helps to prevent fungal disease. -Water more deeply and less frequently! It encourages deeper root growth. -Water [Read the Rest...]
Spring has almost sprung, and it’s time to start working on your lawn. While organic lawn care may seem like a daunting task, you can use organic pest control to help keep your lawn lush and green. Spring also brings fleas, ticks, and ants alive! So to protect your lawn, use organic lawn care products that are [Read the Rest...]
Wondercide offers a 3-step solution that’s natural and easy for removing fleas from Pets, People, and Property. Step One Treat the source by killing fleas on your pets If you’re looking to avoid all of the harsh chemicals while still effectively killing all the fleas, then don’t use spot-drop treatments! Typical ‘solutions,’ like spot-drop treatments, can [Read the Rest...]
Lately I’ve been curious about how people feel about dog parks. Why? As you know, my Bella is 6 lbs. (that’s her in the picture – isn’t she cute?) and I really can’t just take her to a dog park because along with it comes one too many potential dangers. Dog park dangers? What dangers? [Read the Rest...]
Even though temperatures are cooling, we’re still seeing those nagging mosquitoes around us. With that, the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses are also prevalent. It is important to use mosquito repellent to cover up exposed skin, and to avoid being outside at dusk when mosquitoes are the most active. There are important things you can do to protect [Read the Rest...]
You make decisions for yourself and your children with the highest level of care to ensure a healthy life. Treating your pet children the same way is essential in maintaining a long, healthy life for your beloved friend. A holistic approach promotes complementary approaches to veterinary health while integrating all aspects of animal wellness in [Read the Rest...]
This year has shown increasingly high cases of the West Nile virus, in fact it has been the worst year to date. There has also been a surge in flea and tick infestations that people are having difficulties eliminating with chemical pesticides even at industrial strengths. With this warm weather and ongoing rainfall, roaches and [Read the Rest...]
With Labor day weekend rapidly approaching, I am sure you and your family are excited about spending the extra long weekend together enjoying fun outdoor activities. While spending time outdoors is fun, it is vital to understand some of the unpleasant truths about mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. While mosquitoes can live in almost [Read the Rest...]
