The alternate name is fleabane, which comes from the fact that it contains thymol which kills fleas. Horseweedpoisoning in dogs is a result of the ingestion of the plant, horseweed. Although reactions from the toxic agents may be mild to moderate, a veterinary visit is still necessary for dog...
Ultimately the goal of something like this will really be population control, anyone that has seen mosquito larva almost magically appear in any standing body of water without ever seeing or being bitten by an adult mosquito knows those things aren't going to get wiped out anytime soon. Reacti...
Larder beetles, scientifically known asDermestes lardarius, belong to the Dermestidae family, also known as skin beetles. These insects are quite common, and in this section, you’ll learn more about them. These beetles are usually black in color, with tan markings across their wing covers. A...
I either use neem soap to wash my pets, or I add several drops of neem oil into their shampoo. I keep it on for a few minutes and then rinse. It kills fleas really well and even works to keep away ticks! Just make sure to rinse completely because you don't want them ingesting th...
Plague kills quickly and does not leave marks on the remains that archeologists are digging up centuries later. But in recent years scientists have begun searching for the molecular clues in the remains of the dead, including DNA left by the killer bacterium. While a number of studies have tur...
The thing is, they really don’t look like the BB bites….before, he seemed to develop a rash when bitten. He has a very sensitive reaction to mosquitos, etc., so I was wondering if it could be a possible mite (rat/bird) bite? It doesn’t look like scabies, and they don’t it...
Chemical SolutionsEffective, long-lasting controlHarmful if misused, kills others Preventive MeasuresSustainable, safe for allRequires regular maintenance Ensuring Lawn Health and Protection Maintaining Proper Yard Management Short and frequent watering can lead to shallow root systems in plants, which is no...
A few really important pointers on the use of DEC-based products: 1) you must get your animal heartworm tested before using them - if DEC is given to a heartworm positive animal, it can trigger massive, rapid worm kills in the body which can result in severe anaphylactic reaction and ...
Pay really close attention to where the dog likes to lounge… then get under the couch, in between and under couch cushions, under the bed, on top of the bed etc. Fleas lay their eggs everywhere and you’re not going to see them. They can lay in their pupae state for a month or ...
Now, keep in mind that I can't give an official diagnosis over the internet but what I am seeing here really looks like something called a viral papilloma. We most commonly see viral papillomas on a dog's face, but we can see them on the foot as well. They tend to be quite painfu...