I’ll bet you a dime to a doughnut that you have Bounce Dryer Sheets in your laundry room. They work really good as a fabric softener and keeping away that nasty static cling. But did you know you can use them in other ways, too? What do you do when your clothes are dry? Do ...
If you are a dog owner, you may notice your dog rolling on his back, rubbing his body along the furniture or constantly scratching his skin. There may be many causes of this such as fleas, allergies, poor nutrition, insect bites and infection. Whatever the cause, your dog will be uncomfortable if he has dry ...
Herbs aren’t just for people. Cats love herbs too. Ever watch a cat playing with a catnip mouse or rolling around purring under a catnip bush? Do you know that cats love to eat grass, seeking out the green stuff naturally when their body is craving vitamins or they are sick? And for pet owners ...
If you happen to notice that your Bichon Frise is scratching excessively, you may find that your pet is having an allergic reaction. Like humans, dogs can develop allergies suddenly. It could be that your Bichon is allergic to fleas, pollen, mold, or even trees or tobacco smoke. When you see your Bichon scratching themselves ...
You have decided that you need a new addition to your family, something that will bring you great joy. So you go to the pet store or the pound and get a cat or dog and maybe even both. You see the enjoyment you are getting from your new addition. You have a companion, a ...
The infestation of Ctenocephalides canis, better known as the dog flea, is a big problem for dogs and their families during the warm weather in many parts of the country. Instead of using harsh chemicals, fleas can be controlled using natural home remedies. This is a much safer method for your dog and for your ...
One of the most difficult issues to face in the realm of pet ownership is mastering the ability to control fleas on dogs. This is simply because every single time that a dog goes outside of the home it is at risk for infestation, and the odds are that sooner or later a dog will ...
Fleas have been around for millions of years, bothering humanity since its origins. When you find that you have fleas in your home, the problem can become a burden. I have looked for simple fixes for this problem, but it seems that not one solution works for everyone. There are many factors, such as if ...
Flea and tick season is nipping at the heals of summer-time. Is you your dog suffering from fleas and ticks? Does he continually bite and gnaw himself to itch the flea bites? Before heading out to the pet store for a chemical flea treatment, try these natural options for flea and tick prevention. Chemical based ...
For some unknown reason, the flea population in my area has been extremely troublesome this year and has been hard to get under control. What makes it worse is it seems that they have developed an immunity to the normal sprays and flea treatments. I’ve tried just about all of them to no avail. Fleas ...