April is an important month for pet health. It’s Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month and Heartworm Awareness Month. As spring comes into full swing and you start enjoyingmore time outdoors with your pets, protect your fur family with natural products and smart tips. Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month Lyme disease is caused by a spiral-shaped bacteria...
Now that you're a pro on eliminating conventional pet products from your everyday use, it's time to move outdoors. Sadly, pesticides in the yard don't just stay there--they transfer to your shoes (which get tracked inside your home and car!), and to your...
This is second in a two-part series. This post focuses on how to prevent heartworm. The American Heartworm Society (AHS) recommends year-round chemical preventives for every dog over the age of eight weeks; however, research shows the AHS is backed by eight pharmaceutical companies and has a vested interest in promoting and selling heartworm drugs, despite the drug's harmful side effects. If conventional medicines aren't safe, how can we protect our pet's while preventing heartworm?
Tick Prevention for Dogs Tick prevention requires knowledge about the tick environment, life cycle and areas your pet is most susceptible to invasion. We were warned about rising tick populations, and now that tick season is upon us, we have...
If you're an outdoor enthusiast or pet owner, you've probably noticed the large number of ticks this year. It's concerning because ticks carry Lyme disease and others are a health hazard to you, your family, and your pets. Lyme disease is a...
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...
Spring has almost sprung, and it’s time to start working on your lawn. While lawn care may seem like a daunting task, you can use powerful pest controlto help keep your lawn lush and green. Spring also brings fleas, ticks,...
Wondercide offers a 3-step flea control solution that's easy and effective for removing fleas from pets, people, and property. TREAT YOUR PETS & FAMILY If you're looking to avoid all of the conventional pesticides while still effectively killing all...
forgHey there. Wondercide writer Catherine here. 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...
As the ants go marching one by one in the summer months, many people will need a remedy for ants in order to get them out of their homes and yards for good. Ants are definitely pests, and no matter...
Did you find a scorpion in your house? Don’t be surprised. They’re attracted to hot, dry climates and can be found all over the world. They also like to hide – meaning that even if you don’t see scorpions during the day, they could still be around – hiding under your stuff.
There’s a reason they call aphids “plant lice”. These little buggers do serious damage to plants, and cause major headaches for anyone who tends plants from farmers to hobby gardeners.
It’s difficult not to start every blog entry with “bugs are awful,” but it’s true. We talk about some pretty nasty critters here – from bedbugs to roaches, bugs and spiders can quite literally take over your home and make you and your pets fairly uncomfortable.