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Roscoe & Zoey say ...
Early Spring ? Early Pests !
The beautiful early spring brings green grass , blooming flowers and perhaps more time spent outdoors for your pets . Playing outdoors increases exposure to springtime pests , namely , insects that can affect you and your pets including fleas , ticks , and mosquitoes . Insects become more active as the weather gets warmer , which means dogs and cats may be increasingly likely to pick up the pest when they play outside . Follow these easy tips to protect your pets from springtime pests and have a delightful spring outdoors together !
Be aware : Check your pets for insects after they have been playing outdoors . Do your best to leave the ticks outsidedo not bring any ticks into the house on their fur – a pet comb can help conduct a thorough inspection of their fur .
Supervise : While you ’ re outdoors with your pet , it ’ s a great time to guide and train them to stay in safe areas away from any dangers .
Avoid : Be mindful of keeping your pet away from slugs and snails , as they can carry lungworm .
Prevention : Flea and tick drops can be used to kill mites on any pets over the
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age of eight weeks . However , these treatments can be harsh and natural remedies prove to be similarly effective if you are diligent ! For a natural remedy , consider adding garlic to every one of your pet ’ s meals , as this will help to keep your animals free of fleas . Sulphur can also be added to your pet ’ s diet on a once a week basis to help keep your pet flea-free . Please keep in mind that these solutions may take about four to six weeks before they are effective .
Remember that being aware of the issue and tackling it quickly can help to avoid high vet bills in the future and reduce the chance of your pet suffering from a more serious disease . Of course , always speak with your vet or animal healthcare professional about the best course of action for your pet- but do it quickly , as your pets want to enjoy the spring weather as much as you do !
The Rescue Ranch
The Rescue Ranch focuses on Boston Terriers & other short nosed breeds in need . They have dogs available for adoption & accept donations to help with rescues in need .
Rescue Ranch 6150 W Dixie Hwy , Rutledge , Georgia 30663 770-500-0480
Email : rescueranchga @ gmail . com Website : www . rescueranchpups . org