I like to keep a close eye on how often Maggie scratches herself. Once or twice a day is fine, but if she’s itching more often than not, it’s time to take a closer look at her fur. Regularly inspecting your dog for fleas is always a good idea, especially if your dog spends a […]
There are many things I enjoy living in Minnesota, but the flea population isn’t one of them. According to WebMD, Minnesota has one of the larger flea populations in the United States[1]. One good thing is fleas aren’t very hearty when it comes to the cold, so it is less likely dogs will get fleas […]
It’s that time of year again; the sun is shining, the snow has finally melted for good, the flowers and trees are blooming. Cookouts rule the long, warm days and campfires rule the cool nights. Summer is here. But with summer comes the bloodsucking and disease bearing pests – fleas, ticks, mosquitos, and the IRS. […]
Back when I was first considering getting a dog, people told me that one of the most important decisions I would make for my dog would be deciding which flea prevention method I would choose for them. I tried researching the options on my own, but there are so many to choose from. Some dog […]
Though it’s been a while, I remember when we had a flea infestation in our house, it was an absolute nightmare. Everyone’s heard of someone dealing with this, but I can tell you from personal experience it was way worse than I could’ve imagined. And, having four dogs made this experience four times worse! Why […]
On a recent phone call with my sister, we were talking about our dogs. I know…surprise, surprise. The topic of flea control came up. “I’m thinking about putting my dog on a pill.” “Oh, yeah? Wait a minute. I thought she was fixed. Why would she need the pill?” It’s a good thing my sister […]