by Sandra | Sep 30, 2019 | Flea & Tick, Heartworm Medications, Pet Safety
Ticks are one of the toughest parasites to prevent and kill. They are hardy little buggers, not to mention, downright gross. Ticks carry a wide variety of diseases that can be passed onto our pets as these pests take their blood meals. One of the most common diseases...
by Sandra | Mar 31, 2019 | General, Health, Heartworm Medications, Pet Safety, Uncategorized
In the past decade, online purchases of all types of items have significantly increased. While this makes life more convenient, there are some items that just shouldn’t be purchased online such as pet medication and food items. What concerns are there in purchasing...
by Sandra | Feb 28, 2019 | Flea & Tick, Health, Heartworm Medications, Pet Safety, Uncategorized
Springtime is right around the corner. We are all glad to see the weather warm-up, and so are the bugs. The warmer weather means an increase in parasite/bug activity. What can we do to protect our pets? It really starts by assessing your pet’s risk of exposure to...
by Sandra | Jan 29, 2018 | Health, Heartworm Medications, Pet Safety
Heartworm season is only a few weeks away. As the weather warms up, mosquitos, as well as other pests, begin to emerge. It only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to transmit heartworm larvae to your pet. Over the next 6 months, they travel through the...
by Sandra | Apr 18, 2017 | Health, Heartworm Medications, Uncategorized
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. ~Benjamin Franklin Most commonly diagnosed in dogs, heartworm infection can be fatal. It all begins with a tiny mosquito taking a blood meal from an infected animal. The mosquito then bites your pet, depositing “baby...
by Sandra | Aug 20, 2014 | Health, Heartworm Medications, Pet Safety
The answer to that question is a resounding NO. The company 1800PetMeds, formerly known as PetMed Express, would like you to think that they are offering the exact same products as your veterinarian. That is simply not true. When you order Heartgard, Frontline,...
