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Chickens Eat Ticks?!

Posted by Jenn Smith on 8th May 2019

Many chicken owners are turning away from caged chickens to have free-roaming chickens. Backyard chickens seem happier than caged chickens when they are outside of the cage and wandering freely a …
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300 Cats In Apartment

Posted by Jenn Smith on 7th May 2019

Hundreds of cats were found in a Toronto apartment in what animal officials are calling a “perilous hoarding situation.”Toronto Cat Rescue discovered more than 300 cats in a single apartment on Saturd …
Animals Carry Ticks

Animals Carry Ticks

Posted by Jenn Smith on 4th May 2019

Ticks tend to hide in the woods and grassy areas where they can easily find a warm-blooded mammal, such as a white-tailed deer, to latch onto for food. While deer are the number one carriers of ticks …
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2019 Dogs With Lyme

Posted by Jenn Smith on 3rd May 2019

Many people have heard of the tick-borne illness, Lyme Disease; but pet owners are often surprised to learn that their pets can get the disease. Lyme Disease is just one of many tick diseases that dog …
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Lyme Disease Month - Tick Disease Prevention

Posted by Jenn Smith on 2nd May 2019

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month; and while people may have heard of the disease, they may not know how victims get Lyme Disease or even that their pets can get Lyme Disease. Let's have the tick-ta …
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Adopt Shelter Pets

Posted by Jenn Smith on 1st May 2019

Today on April 30, 2019 we celebrate Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! This is a call to action for individuals to consider pet adoption instead of purchasing pets from a pet store. There are many benefit …
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Cat Fencing 101

Posted by Jenn Smith on 30th Apr 2019

Many cat owners are thrilled to learn that there is a cat fence system on the market for domestic cats. After all, cats need just as much socialization, exercise and outside time as dogs.Catios are di …
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Dogs Go Postal Here

Posted by Jenn Smith on 27th Apr 2019

If pet history has taught us anything, it's that dogs and postal workers do not have a good relationship. For whatever reason, they just can't seem to get along; and nothing has changed based on new s …
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Best Tick Tools

Posted by Jenn Smith on 26th Apr 2019

Spotting a tick on pets can be nerve wrecking. It's one thing to remain calm; and it's another to get the dog or cat to calm down long enough to remove the tick.Picking out an embedded tick is not the …
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Predators Of Chickens

Posted by Jenn Smith on 24th Apr 2019

Individuals may preach that chickens are friends, not food; however, wild animals would disagree. Some predatory animals will go to extreme lengths to taste fresh meat. These animals include: Coyotes, …
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Best Rabbit Fence

Posted by Jenn Smith on 23rd Apr 2019

Many pet safety groups urged individuals not to gift bunnies for Easter; but for those that now own a cute rabbit, they will need a secure fence for them to hop around outside. There are many fence on …
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Don't Gift Easter Bunnies

Posted by Jenn Smith on 20th Apr 2019

Sure, they’re adorable, fluffy and cuddly, plus they’re a big hit on the holiday. But then there’s the reality of the days and weeks to come.The Center for Pet Safety (CPS) never recommends giving a p …
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Dog Fitness Month

Posted by Jenn Smith on 19th Apr 2019

April is known as Canine Fitness Month, a time for health nuts to encourage pet owners to get their dogs to get off the couch and start shedding pounds. According to the Association fro Pet …
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It's Pet ID Week

Posted by Jenn Smith on 18th Apr 2019

Fact: One in three pets will get lost in their lifetime.  The American Humane Association estimates over 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the U.S. every year. While many …
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Why Tension Fence?

Posted by Jenn Smith on 17th Apr 2019

Tension wire may seem like just another fence accessory; but it is one of the most important fence accessories to buy for pet fencing. Here's why.Some installers may choose to build fence posts 10 fee …
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Dogs Need Exercise

Posted by Jenn Smith on 13th Apr 2019

Dogs really are just like humans: They need time to socialize with friends; a chance to play and unwind; healthy foods to eat; and yes...even a regular fitness regiment. Exercise is very importan …
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2019 Dog Tick Mapping

Posted by Jenn Smith on 12th Apr 2019

The most active time for tick activity and bites is in the spring and summer months when the weather gets warmer, usually beginning in March. These seasons place pets at high risk of tick bites when p …