We’ve found that there are many ways to administer Flea Free to our pets. Besides adding to their water dish, we also like to get creative.
Today’s Installment: Flea Free Pops
For a fun treat for Fido or Fluffy, add 8 drops of Flea Free All Natural Food Supplement into each hollow of an ice cube tray and freeze.
When frozen, place pops in a Ziploc bag and they are ready at any time to float in their water bowl for extra fun and flavor.
We’ve found that cats especially like to play with the ice cubes as they float on top of the water. Dogs coming in from the heat outside also like cooling off their tongues.
We just ran across an article from the Whole Dog Journal magazine regarding the safety of “spot-on” flea treatments such as Frontline and Advantage.
The article starts off:
Tempting as it may be to simplistically consider fleas as horrible insects, the bane of dogs everywhere, poisoning your dog in a vain attempt to wipe fleas out of existence doesn’t really make sense. Even though more than half a billion dollars annually are spent on products that kill fleas in that vain pursuit. Of course fleas can make dogs (and everyone else in the household) perfectly miserable. But it’s not as if using toxic flea killing chemicals is the only way to control fleas. When we attempt to get rid of our dogs’ fleas by utilizing chemicals that are toxic to the brain and nervous system, that may disrupt hormone (endocrine) systems, and that cause cancer, it’s sort of like burning the house down to get rid of ants – effective, sure, but what are you left with?
It is for the reasons in this article that Flea Free, an all natural and safe method of flea control, was developed. Our manufacturer, a chemist, sought out a safe alternative after losing his beloved Shelties to toxic poisoning from a popular flea spray.
We invite you to read this and other articles about the safety of “spot-on” flea treatments. If you’re looking for safe, all natural pet products, check out our products page.
Are you thinking of getting a puppy? Whether you’re rescuing a dog (yay!) or getting that purebred you’ve always wanted, here are 8 things to look for:
The puppy’s skin: Smooth, clean and shiny with no sores or bumps.
Puppy should not be scratching or biting at herself constantly – could mean fleas.
If she more than 10-12 days old, her eyes should be clear with no redness or discharge.
Scratching at his eyes could mean there’s an infection.
Vomiting or coughing could indicate an illness.
Look for a firm stool that is not watery or bloody.
She should be able to walk/run without any limp.
When petting his sides, you should be able to slightly feel the ribs – they shouldn’t be visibly protruding from the skin.
For Earth Day 2010, we have 4 great deals for you:
Save 25% on our Natural Yard and Garden Spray. For just $12.74, you can treat 1.25 acres. This all-natural spray kills ants, fleas, ticks, aphids, and more. Best of all, pets and children can walk on the lawn immediately after treatment.
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FREE Cheese Dog Biscuit Recipe Card with any Flea Free Purchase. Here’s a great way to give your dog Flea Free! Bake him up some delicious Cheese Dog Biscuits! All the great benefits of Flea Free AND a nice treat! These are getting rave reviews so far from our canine pals.
There are many common plants that can make your pet violently ill and can sometimes cause death and it is important to keep these plants out of reach of your pets.
Additional harmful products to your pets are your own medications. Keep them where your pet cannot get to them. Insecticides can also be a problem for your pet, not only those meant for bugs and flies, but also using the wrong flea and tick medications. Some products on the market are potentially life threatening to your pet. Flea Free Food Supplement is all natural and will eliminate those pests as well as supply vitamins and minerals for better overall health.
Here is a list of foods that can cause gastrointestinal problems and could even result in the death of your pet:
grapes
raisins
avocado
chocolate
Remember too, when your pet is exploring your yard after the lawn spray company has visited, it could cause even more exposure to chemicals. Our All Natural Yard and Garden spray is a good and reliable product to replace those chemicals.
We want happy, healthy and SAFE pets this summer.
If you think that your animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance, contact your local veterinarian or the ASPCA 24-hour emergency poison hotline directly at 1-888-426-4435.
Alternatively, you can call the Pet Poison Helpline at 877-416-7319 ($35 charge).
If you’ve never bathed a cat before, here’s a quick step-by-step guide to lathering. This informative article comes from the “All About Maine Coon Cats” magazine.
Pour the shampoo into the palm of your hand
Start lathering at the cat’s neck
Work your way from the neck down to the shoulders and chest
Wash the back, sides and belly
Wash the tail and britches
Finish with the legs and feet
Rinse with warm water, making sure that all the shampoo has been removed
Wrap you cat in a nice thick towel and praise for his good behavior (even if there wasn’t quite as much good behavior as you would have liked. It’s positive reinforcement for the next time.)
And a few “Dont’s”:
Don’t use shampoo on the cat’s face or ears – wipe them clean with a washcloth
Don’t forget to wash behind the forelegs
Don’t forget to wash the rear
Heaven Sent offers two great all-natural shampoos for your feline:
Pet Scents Herbal Shampoo – Both antibiotic and antispeptic, aids in eliminating fleas and lice as well as naturally moisturizing your pet’s coat.
Our family adopted a Calico (female) kitten last year to join our pet family of two 10 year-old males. In the ensuing months, our little misfit Calico has been doing what kittens are apt to do – pester (terrorize?) her older “brothers” to pay her attention and play. One of our males has become increasingly reclusive and seems to be losing a little weight. My wife and I joked around about getting him some Zoloft.
Then today I saw this article: Is it OK to give my cat Zoloft? on Paws-and-Effect.com. The long and short of it? No, don’t give your cat Zoloft.
Over at VetPets.com, I found this article: Human Drugs are for Humans. They list a few that are safe to give your pet but repeatedly emphasize to contact your veterinarian prior to giving your pet any human medications.
I scanned several other articles online that seem to come to the same conclusions – People should not give their pets human meds unless a veterinarian approves of it.
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