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9 Important Places To Look For Ticks On Your Dog

Ticks are the bane of every dog lover’s existence. Worse than fleas, these blood-sucking arachnids can carry serious diseases like Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and anaplasmosis. Veterinarians agree that year-round flea and tick prevention is essential, especially in areas where ticks are common, which today includes much of the United States. The tricky part? Ticks are experts at hiding. Some are no larger than a poppy seed before feeding, making them easy to miss during a quick … Read more

Flea & Tick Prevention for Pomeranians: A Safe & Effective 4 Step Plan

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iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing is more frustrating than finding a flea or tick on your beloved Pomeranian. In addition to driving your pomeranian crazy, fleas and ticks can carry dangerous parasites and threaten the health of your beloved pup. Why Many Pomeranian Parents Are Turning To Safer, Natural Flea & Tick Control Methods Many pet parents are expressing concerns about … Read more

Her Ears and Chest Were Full Of Ticks! This Pitbull Needs Help ASAP

Moka, a pit bull who lived her whole life in the same backyard, became the center of a heartwarming story of community help and kindness. Moka was suffering badly from ticks because her family, like many in less wealthy places, didn’t know the right way to treat them. Instead, they used motor oil, an old but harmful remedy, on her skin. Moka’s Situation Her life began to change when her owner asked for help from Sidewalk Specials, an organization that … Read more

RECALL: Congress Fights To Recall Seresto Collars After Thousands Of Dogs Harmed

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Dogs can react to any type of pet product, including dog food, grooming items, and preventatives. But there’s a difference between a few allergic reactions and thousands of incident reports. Seresto Flea and Tick Collars are getting a lot of heat for that reason. Numerous customers are reporting illnesses and even death related to the collar, and it seems like more than just some coincidences. But despite everything, Elanco Animal Health has refused to recall the products. So, a congressional … Read more

Warning: Terrible Tick Season Expected This Summer

Many of us were thankful that the winter was mild. Unfortunately, that means wooded and grassy areas will have higher concentrations of ticks this summer. The University of New Haven’s Lyme Disease Research Group has issued a warning that tick season is going to be a doozie. Thanks, 2020.  Post Quarantine, People Are Enjoying the Outdoors The last few months have been challenging to say the least. Now that parks and trails are open to the public again, cooped up … Read more

Internal Parasites in Dogs are on the Rise. Here’s What It Means for You.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Racine, DVM The subject of “worms” isn’t a favorite one to linger on for most. But according to experts, it might be time for pet parents (and veterinarians) to devote some focused attention to these common—and harmful—parasites. Despite nearly four decades of veterinarians recommending monthly heartworm prevention and the widespread availability of safe, effective treatments for intestinal parasites, recent studies point to an alarming rise in the number of dogs infected with heartworm and hookworm (1, 2). The … Read more

5 Tips For Managing A Flea Infestation Naturally

Spring is in full effect, and fleas are a terrible pest that flourish in warmer weather. In fact, in many places, they are exceptionally bad this year – meaning flea infestation is a real problem. Once you have a flea infestation, it can be very difficult to get things back to normal. With fleas being uncomfortable pests as is, dogs with flea allergies are even more at risk for suffering. Here are some tips and tricks to managing a flea … Read more

Flea and Tick Season Has Arrived! Here’s How to Protect Your Pup

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Good news: summer is here. Bad news: this is the most active time of year for fleas and ticks. To keep your dog safe, you need to learn more about the potential threat. One key takeaway: flea and tick season poses a threat all year long. Thankfully, there are ways to protect your pup. The Creatures Let’s start with the basics. Fleas are the most common external parasite to dogs. They are wingless insects. They feed on blood. And those … Read more

These Tasty Bones Naturally Keep Fleas Off Your Dog and Cost Pennies a Day

It’s that time again… fleas are back in season! In fact for many of us in warmer areas like California or Florida, fleas remain a threat year around. A Natural, Inexpensive Method of Flea & Tick Control The new iHeartDogs Flea & Tick Guard Bones are a natural way to help keep your dog pest-free. The tasty little chews incorporates a small amount of garlic to ward off pests. When eaten daily, the blend of brewer’s yeast and garlic tablets make your pup … Read more

This Amazon Prime Find is a Great Way to Protect Your Dog From Fleas in the Fall & Winter Months

Many people assume that fleas die off in the winter and it’s safe to stop your dog’s flea and tick preventative. But is it really safe to do that? Do you need to worry about fleas during cooler months? The surprising answer is that YES, you do still need to worry about them during cooler months, and it’s all about their life cycle. About the flea life cycle You may be surprised to learn that much of a flea’s life … Read more

Do I Still Need To Worry About Fleas During Cooler Months?

Many people assume that fleas die off in the winter and it’s safe to stop your dog’s flea and tick preventative. But is it really safe to do that? Do you need to worry about fleas during cooler months? The surprising answer is that YES, you do still need to worry about them during cooler months, and it’s all about their life cycle. About the flea life cycle You may be surprised to learn that much of a flea’s life … Read more

7 Essential Oils That Help Deter Fleas

Fleas may be small, but they cause big problems. They’re external parasites that cling to skin and survive by taking advantage of their unwilling hosts. Their bites leave behind itchy red bumps, they spread diseases, and they make dogs miserable with incessant scratching. Fleas love nothing more than finding an unprotected pet to live on, and getting rid of them is no easy feat. The best way to protect pets and people from fleas is to stop the pests from … Read more

11 Natural Ingredients To Help Keep Fleas Away

You definitely don’t want your dog and your home to be infested with fleas, but you might be a little concerned about using the hardcore chemicals and pesticides found in traditional flea repellents, whether they’re topical or ingested. Luckily, you don’t have to choose between using chemicals or not protecting your dog. There are lots of natural ingredients that can help repel fleas without exposing your dog to chemicals and pesticides. But first, if you live in a climate with … Read more

Ehrlichiosis: The Other Tick-Borne Disease You Need To Know About

With so much frightening information circulating about Lyme Disease, it is easy to forget that creepy-crawly-tiny-ticks can transmit a host of other harmful diseases. One such tick-borne illness that has been steadily on the rise in the U.S. is ehrlichiosis. According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, more than 123,000 dogs tested positive for one of the two main strains of Ehrlichia in 2016; more than twice the amount of cases reported just four years earlier.   The first symptoms … Read more