If you have a vegetable garden, berry bush, or fruit tree in your yard, it could be another major food source for your local raccoons. You probably don’t want to get rid of your garden just to prevent raccoons, but you can put up a barrier to keep them away. The most effective wa...
Since it is something that they use all the time, you are going to want the best collar for your dog, but how do you know what are the best dog collars? What kind of dog collar you need depends very much on your dog – their size, activity level, and training needs – and what ...
When it comes to dog daycare, health and safety come first, which means up-to-date vaccinations are a must. Most places will ask for proof of vaccinations like rabies, distemper, and Bordetella (for kennel cough.) This helps keep all the dogs safe and healthy. So, double-check that your...
Neuter:Take the cat to a vet to get spayed or neutered and vaccinated. The vet also will cut off a tiny tip of the cat’s ear (a humane procedure that happens while the cat is under anesthesia for surgery). The ear tip is the universally acknowledged symbol that a cat has been TNRe...
Rabies Vaccine $11 DAPP Vaccine $28 Influenza Vaccine $35 Heartworm Test $75+ Fecal Exam $75 Irregular Dog Blood Work Costs Along with routine blood work or pre-op panels, the vet might run tests to analyze specific hormone levels, confirm heartworm status or diagnose an infection. Affordable...
Whether flying, sailing or driving, taking your pet abroad can be a great adventure. But you have to make sure your dog has the right paperwork to travel. Post-Brexit, travelling to Europehas changed and now every UK pet will need at least a microchip, a rabies vaccine and an Animal He...
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To prepare your cat for hiking, visit your veterinarian to discuss having your cat vaccinated for rabies and feline leukemia. Be sure all their heartworm preventatives are up to date, as well as flea and tick medications. These are extra important if you plan to make hiking with your cat ...
1. Additional Vaccinations for Outdoor Cats Image Credit: bmf-foto.de, Shutterstock All cats should get four core vaccinations, including rabies and feline panleukopenia (FPL). Other non-core options exist for pets at a higher risk of diseases they might get exposed to. If you want to take...
8. Keep Your Dog’s Vaccines and Preventatives Up to Date Any worthwhile kennel and professional pet sitter will ask about updated vaccination records. Alongside their frequent preventatives, like heartworm and flea/tick treatments, your dog must be current on DHLPP, rabies, and Bordetella. With...