Outdoor Fun With You And Your Pet
June 10, 2009 by PawPals
Filed under Pawesome Pointers
By Deborah Griffin
Outdoor Fun For You and Your Pets
Spring and Summer tips for travel with your pet
As dog owners, many of us love to bring our pals along on adventures with us—especially in the good spring and summer weather. When going on an outing such as a hike in the woods or a trip to the beach, keep in mind that you’re taking your dog out of familiar surroundings and you as their pawrent should be prepared to meet their needs.
Spring Means Mosquitos, Ticks and More…
May 6, 2009 by PawPals
Filed under Pawesome Pointers, Uncategorized
By Deborah Griffin
Being prepared is your best defense against pests that can cause mild discomfort or even life threatening infections..
Scratchy, itchy, scratchy... sign of a problem?
As pawrents we know we have to be aware of ticks and fleas. But they’re other pests that we must protect our pets from as well. Just as humans can find mild discomfort from mosquito bites, we can also contract deadly diseases. The same is true for our pets.
Heartworm disease is acquired by our pets through a mosquito bite of an infected bug. This particular infection can be devastating to dogs and cats alike. Prevention is the key here as often a pet can show no signs of infection until the disease is well progressed.
