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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...Socialize your pet Socialize your petInsure the Safety of Both Animals and Yourself. To start, make certain that the new animal will be safe. Place the new pet in a pet carrier or some other sturdy structure that prohibits the dog from actually physically contacting the 3 quick steps to a healthier dog 3 quick steps to a healthier dog Naturally we all want whatever is best for our pet. Sometimes because of our hectic schedules, we tend to put our dog’s care at the bottom of our never ending list or it just becomes a habit of chores we perform daily without giving it to much thought. We stumble out of bed A Great Family Dog A Great Family Dog A breed of dog named the Boxer is known to be very family-friendly and they enjoy being around people. You should treat them as family members. Never underestimate their need for human companionship; this is one of the most notable traits of this breed. Disaster preperation for pets Disaster preperation for pets Just like with personal emergencies, being ready for a disaster will ensure the survival of your dog. If there is a tornado or an earthquake, you will not have any power for up to several weeks. It’s important for you and your dog to |
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With any flea treatment it is necessary to treat all of the animals in the home in order to achieve complete success.
If you find yourself in the midst of a flea infestation, you will likely need to treat not only the pets but the indoor and outdoor environment. When treating the indoor environment it is important to wash all bedding in soapy, hot water especially if the pets spend time on your bed. All of the carpeting should be vacuumed thoroughly andFlea dirt on a dog. the vacuum bag thrown away. Steam cleaning the carpet can kill some of the larvae as well. Remember, though, that vacuuming and shampooing a carpet will still leave a good percentage of live fleas so some sort of chemical treatment may be necessary. The entire house is now ready to treat. Several choices are available including sprays and foggers. The most effective products are those which contain both an ingredient to kill adult fleas and an ingredient to kill the other life cycle stages. The latter is called an insect growth regulator. Methoprene is one such growth regulator. Aerosol foggers may not penetrate well enough, in most cases, to kill all the hiding fleas and larvae. Another option for indoor control is a sodium borate product that is applied to carpeting. You should consider calling a local exterminating company for an estimate and a guarantee that their procedure will rid your premises of fleas. Always follow exactly any label instructions for amount to use and methods of application. Flea eradication won't be cheap, either, but what price will you put on living free from flea infestations? As for outdoor control, sprays and pelleted insecticides are generally used after dog houses and kennels are cleaned thoroughly. An insect growth regulator is a good choice here as well. Pyriproxifen, which is sold under the trade name Archer or Nylar, is more stable in sunlight and lasts longer outdoors than Methoprene. It is important to know that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has banned the insecticide Chlorpyrifos (Dursban). Production ceased in December of 2000. Certain non-toxic nematodes (tiny worms) can also be spread in areas of the yard which are warm and moist and which pets and fleas frequent. The nematodes feed on the flea larvae. And once there is a cover of snow on the ground, much of the major source of fleas is eliminated. You should now be armed with the knowledge to prevent and control even the worst flea infestations which may come your way. Be sure to consult your veterinarian regarding which methods and products will be best for you and your pets. Your veterinarian will be your best source for current flea information. |
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