Keep fleas out of your fur-ever home!
🚫 Don't let these tiny pests make themselves at home in your house. Keep your indoor and outdoor pets protected with year-round preventives, and show fleas the door with a tidy home and basic routine.
Vacuum regularly, wash bedding and toys in hot water, and declutter to create an unwelcoming environment for fleas. Keep your pets and home flea-free all year round! #FleaFreeHome #PetProtection #HealthyPets
🌳 Keep your furry friend's outdoor space pest-free with these easy steps! 🐾
Ticks and other parasites love a natural landscape, but with a few changes, you can make your yard less appealing to them.
Here's what you can do:
- Cut the grass
- Trim weeds and overgrowth
- Relocate wood piles
- Remove wildlife feeding stations
- Clean up pet food left outdoors
By doing these simple things, you'll create a yard that pests won't want to visit! Keep your pet happy, healthy, and free from parasites! 💪
Paws up, pet parents! Keeping our furry friends healthy and parasite-free is a top priority. Don't wait until it's too late, start performing regular nose-to-tail inspections to keep your pet protected.
Whether it's once a week or after outdoor activity, take the time to check their tail base, ears, eyes, armpits, abdomen, and under the tail for any unwanted visitors.
Basic grooming, such as brushing and combing your pet's coat, can also help you catch any fleas or ticks and give you an opportunity to assess your pet's overall health. If you do find any, remove the tick with tweezers and dispose of it right away.
Make sure to keep up with your pet's preventive doses and contact a Veterinarian if you have any concerns. Let's keep our fur-buddies happy and healthy 🐾 #PetHealth #ParasitePrevention
Fleas and ticks are a year-round threat, and while completely eradicating them may not be possible, you can minimize their impact on your pet.
The key to success is a multi-pronged approach that includes veterinary-approved preventives, environmental management, and year-round pet health vigilance.
Keep your pet on year-round flea and tick prevention. These preventatives work by either repelling fleas and ticks or killing them when they bite your pet.
It's important to note that fleas and ticks don't have an off-season, so administering these preventatives year-round is crucial.
Who says cats and dogs can't be friends? 😸🐶 Share a pic of your furry BFFs and let's celebrate the love! 🐾💕
Cruciate ligament injuries are another common orthopedic issue in pets.
These injuries occur when the ligaments that stabilize the knee joint are torn or damaged. Symptoms include lameness, swelling, and difficulty putting weight on the affected leg.
Treatment options include surgery, physical therapy, and medications.
Do you have a superhero cat or dog at home? 🦸♂️🦸♀️ Share a pic of your pet in their favorite superhero costume (or any costume!)! 😻🐶
Did you know that one of the most common orthopedic issues in pets is arthritis?
Arthritis can be caused by a variety of factors including age, obesity, and joint injuries.
Symptoms include stiffness, difficulty walking, and difficulty climbing stairs.
If you notice any of these signs in your pet, it's important to speak with your veterinarian about treatment options.
In 2010, the Association of Professional Dog Trainers established the first-ever National Train Your Dog Month.
The purpose of this month is to bring awareness to the importance of socialization and training and, most of all, to remind the public that training your dog can be easy and fun!
If you happened to welcome a new pup to the family this holiday season, check out their website for some amazing resources that will help you and your family learn about everything from teaching your children about dog safety to how to handle your barking dog and everything in between!
https://trainyourdogmonth.com
Poll! Does your pet like the snow? Answer in the comments with the corresponding emoji!
❄️ = Yes!
🥶 = No!
🧐 = Never seen it!
We all know the adage "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" and we're here to tell you that this is far from true!
When you first got your pet, you more than likely spent a lot of time training them and teaching them basic commands. Now that your pet is older, training might be far from the first thing on your mind.
Pets, particularly dogs, are happier when they are mentally and physically active! One-on-one training provides exactly that in addition to getting the attention they may be craving. Specifically when using positive reinforcement methods!
Positive reinforcement is when rewards come when you do something correctly, even though you may not know what you’re supposed to do. No punishments are ever handed out.
There are many benefits of using positive reinforcement training methods for pets, including:
❤️ Reduction in fear and stress of pets
🧡 A strengthened bond between pet and owner
💛 Faster learning of new behaviors
💚 Ability to teach unnatural behaviors
💙 Ability to teach complex behaviors
💜 Children can safely use this method (training involving punishment can be dangerous)
It's #walkyourpetmonth and we want to know---how often do you walk your pet? Once or twice a day? A week? A month!
Let us know in the comments down below!
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