When dusting, I try not to think about what it is I’m actually cleaning up. If I think about it too hard, I’m likely to run out of my house screaming. If you are exceptionally squeamish, you may not want to read the rest of this article. Dust contains a large variety of things. It’s ...
Honey is an effective treatment for many infections and worked wonders recently on a severe ear mite infection in one of my rabbits. An ear mite infection is something many rabbits get over their lifetime. A vet will usually tell you to use mineral oil or if that fails, prescribe ivermectin, which is an oral ...
We all know that we hate the sight of dust in our houses but what do you all know about Dust Mites? In this article I will give you a brief description of a Dust Mite, where they are usually found and how do we get rid of them. First off a dust mite is ...
Ear mites are highly contagious and many people don’t know that their ferret can catch ear mites from their dog, their cat or other ferrets. In fact, veterinarian Judith Bell of PetEducation.com states that the majority of ferrets will have ear mites at some point or another during their lifetime. About Ear Mites & Ferrets ...
Ear mites are a microscopic, parasitic arachnid belonging to the same family as dust mites that often affect the ears of cats, dogs and other furry friends. These tiny eight legged menaces can actually affect any area of an animals body though as their name suggests, prefer the ears. The most commonly seen species of ...
Sarcoptic mange, also known as scabies, is a highly contagious disease cause by microscopic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei. The parasite commonly affects young dogs and dog with poor nutrition, but can affect healthy dogs who are exposed to the mites. Just a few mites can cause severe itching. The male mites live on the surface of ...
Ear mites can cause a rancid odor that emanates from your dog’s ears. They will also cause your dog to scratch at his ears more than usual and shake his head. Ear mites are extremely contagious so your dog could have gotten them from anywhere. They burrow in the ear canal and cause an itchy ...
If you have a pet rat, you already know they can get fleas, lice, mites, ticks and skin conditions that can make them sick. It can be hard to tell what sort of parasite your pet rat has but if it’s mites, this can be easily remedied. If your veterinarian has told you that your ...
When the seasons change to fall, it is time to bring in your houseplants. Before you bring any in, you’ll want to check them over for bugs. One of the major threats of houseplants is spiders. Not so much the big spiders that catch insects, although most homeowners don’t want these spiders in their house ...
Demodectic mange treatment ranges from the initial holistic response to a more complicated treatment, depending upon the severity of your dog’s situation. Many dog owners seek a holistic method to ridding their dog of mites however if the mites are not thoroughly removed they cause a bacterial infection which only compounds the situation. You may ...
