There are many chewable options but how do you know which one is the right one for you. There used to be only a small handful of options, and now you’ve got so many choices that it can be difficult to know where to start. Chewables are excellent alternatives to flea preventatives that must be…
You and your pet are going along just fine when it happens. Scratching. Then more scratching. Before you know it, your pet is miserable, and you aren’t sure how you got here. Even indoor pets can catch flea infestation, so it’s essential that you get ahead of a potential problem before it causes you and…
Your pet’s liver functions have a problem. Maybe during a test, there were some flags, or possibly your pet’s liver disease has progressed to the point that you need a solution. You can do a few things to help ease liver issues with a pet, but the main question is: natural remedy or prescribed solution?…
In terms of broad-spectrum treatments for common pet parasites, two names come to mind: Revolution and Trifexis. They both treat internal and external parasites. They’re both quality treatments, and both require a prescription. The real question, however. Do you want a chewable or do you want a spot-on treatment? Both have advantages and disadvantages. A…
Spot-on flea and tick treatments have some competition. Treatments in the form of once monthly (and sometimes fewer) pills offer pet owners a way to treat those pesky biting insects without smearing medicine all over pets. If you’ve never used a pill treatment before, you’ve got some catching up to do. Not all pills are…
Fleas are a pet owners’ worst nightmare. The parasitic pest is nearly microscopic, easy to contract and can spread from pet, to surface, to human in no time at all. Frontline and Advantage flea treatments are one way to prevent fleas from infesting your pet and your home. Pets, especially dogs and outdoor cats are…
NexGard and Frontline are powerful, effective and vet approved flea and tick treatments for pets designed to root out and kill adult fleas and ticks, including their eggs and larvae. Frontline flea and tick treatment is applied topically to your pet’s fur, and is safe for use on cats and dogs, which makes it an…
Nobody likes hearing that their pet has worms, especially heartworms which are potentially fatal if left untreated. The good news is that heartworms are entirely preventable with regular applications of heartworm medications like Interceptor and Heartgard Plus. Heartgard Key Features Prevents heartworms, roundworms & hookworms Delivered via beef-flavored chewable tablet Active ingredients: Ivermectin & Pyrantel…
Look there are a lot of flea and tick medications out there. Spot-on treatments used to be the most common type, but since the discovery of isoxazolines, this process has gotten a lot easier. Isoxazolines are a class of pesticide that works on the nervous system of small insects, paralyzing them so they can’t feed…
This one is a competition between a chewable and a spot-on treatment. The chemical compounds are different, but the real test is not just which compound, but which method, is going to give you and your pet the most relief. Bravecto is a once quarterly treatment for fleas and ticks that dogs take in a…
Joint issues plague dogs in their older age, so it’s really common to give pets supplements to prevent joint decline. There are quite a few on the market now, and not all are created equal. If you’re heartbroken by your dog’s discomfort, you aren’t alone. The pet industry is a $60 billion-plus industry with pet…
The scratching is driving you crazy right? It’s happening all night, constantly as you move around your house. You know your furry companion is having a difficult time, but you aren’t sure what to do. Flea, tick, and other significant pests can be controlled with treatments, but which is the right one for your pet?…