What Not to Do If a Tick Head Is Stuck in Your Pet There are a few well-known home methods for removing ticks that owners may come across when researching what to do with stuck tick heads. These “hacks” are not recommended, even when parts of the tick are left in your dog or cat...
No matter how careful you might be, chances are your dog will pick up a tick if they spend any time outside. Ticks are stubborn parasites commonly found in long grass and woodland areas. They latch on as your dog passes by, and once they’ve attached, they can be difficult to remove....
If you do find ticks on your dog, be sure to keep a close eye on them for any warning symptoms of a potentially fatal disease. This can include limping, lethargy, swelling, or joint pain. What are the different types of flea treatment and prevention products? There are severaldifferent me...
Mammals like cats and dogs can have white tummies. They get them in a straightforward way: As theembryo develops, pigment-making cells originate along the site of the future spine and migrate down and around toward the belly. But sometimes they don’t make it all the way. Where the pigme...
In any relationship, both partners need to learn the other parties’ body. Know what gets them going, what part of their body ticks sexually compared to others, and the likes. How well do you know your partner’s body? Are there certain areas that just get him started almost immediately?
Prevention of Fleas in Dogs It is much easier to prevent fleas than to rid your pets and home of them. Year-round flea prevention products are necessary for most animals. Many products not only prevent fleas from infesting your pets, but also protect against ticks and even internal parasites...
After a rousing day or weekend on your hiking trip, it’s important that you go through a few necessary steps to ensure that your dog’s health is still in one piece. Go over your dog’s body with a fine-toothed comb to look for burs, thorns, ticks, or fleas. ...
As pet owners, we do whatever it takes to keep our pets safe. We ensure they have all of their shots and are protected from fleas and ticks. But there is a predator out in full force this time of year. How do you protect your pets from coyotes?
Wildlife: Your leash is your best defense against a dash toward big carnivores like bears or prickly herbivores like porcupines. Smaller pests like ticks require a different approach. Even though Lyme disease doesn't show symptoms in many dogs, it's still worth checking closely to remove any hi...
Bugs can hitchhike on pets, even indoor animals. Inspect cats and dogs for fleas and ticks -- once inside, those bloodsuckers extremely difficult to get rid of. Ask your vet about tick and flea prevention treatments before bug season begins. Some programs, like pills and topical medications,...