When my friend’s dog got fleas recently, it broke my heart. He’s a laid-back and quiet dog, but the constant itching made him pace and whine. She hadn’t experienced having a dog with fleas before, even though he was a few years old. My friend wanted to give him some immediate relief, so we began […]
Recently, I’ve had the joy to watch one of my best friends adopt her own puppy and bring him home. She’d never owned her own dog before, so it was great to watch her experience all of his first milestones. Some were more enjoyable than others, but there are always a few firsts that dog […]
Last week I was having lunch with a couple of friends, Mandi and Lisa. Of course, the topic of dogs came up, specifically regarding an article I wrote about flea treatments. Mandi and Lisa both prefer using natural home remedies whenever possible, so they were asking about natural flea treatments. Unfortunately, Lisa had her dog […]
Any dog that spends enough time outside or around other dogs will come into contact with fleas at some point. It’s no fault of the owner, since fleas are too tiny to see while your dog is running around the dog park or enjoying a walk. When Maggie gets fleas in the future, I know […]
As a dog mom, I like to imagine that I can protect my pup from anything she may come across. Her safety is always my top priority, but there are some things that even the most vigilant dog owners can’t prevent. One of those things is the common annoyance of fleas. Fleas are everywhere, especially […]
If and when Maggie ever gets fleas, I want to know if I’m doing anything potentially harmful to her. There are many different ways that dog parents can fight fleas. There are flea pills, collars, and even topical treatments. They all come with different instructions, but what about the flea fighting technique that most people […]