Heartworm Disease: Best Preventative Measures and Treatment

Heartworm disease is a serious condition that can result in heart failure, lung disease and other damage, as well as potential death in pets. It’s caused by a parasitic worm known as Dirofilaria immitis which is spread through mosquito bites. Once bit, the dog becomes a definitive host, means the worms mature, mate and produce offspring inside them. The mosquito is just a temporary host in which the worms live, until they become infectious. The worms are called heartworms because they live in the heart, lungs and blood vessels of infected animals. Heartworms are more present in some areas than others, so do your due diligence and see when “heartworm season” is in your area. Continue reading “Heartworm Disease: Best Preventative Measures and Treatment”

Orthopedic Dog Bed

Orthopedic Bed: Here’s Why Your Dog Needs One

Much like us, our dogs need their daily rest and relaxation, and even more so considering they spend about 12 hours a day sleeping. This being said, it’s not just important to make sure they get their required sleep so they wake up energised and ready for activities, but provide them with the needed comfort too to make the most of the rest. Continue reading “Orthopedic Bed: Here’s Why Your Dog Needs One”

Keeping Your Dog Safe – What to Look for in an Electric Dog Fence Wire

Like any family member, we all want our dog to stay safe but also be able to wander around while in the backyard which can sometimes be a bit of a hassle. Maybe you have a lot of space at the country house, but even there if you don’t have some boundaries set your dog can easily wander off especially if you have a puppy. Of course, you want the best for them but would it be nice if you had some sort of safety measure that will keep it inbound. Well, a good example of this are electric dog fence wires which together with a transmitter make up the entire electrical fencing system. These type of wires come in various thicknesses, gauges and grades hence why we’ve made a list of things you need to consider so you know what to get.

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Reasons to Consider Buying a Secondhand Riding Saddle

It is probably safe to say that your saddle is the most important investment you should make when it comes to riding your horse. A lot of time and consideration goes into choosing the right fit and model. It is supposed to meet both your and your horse’s comfort needs so that the performance from both sides is close to perfection. When you are at the beginning of the riding adventure it is just fine and completely understandable to consider buying second-hand horse riding gear. Continue reading “Reasons to Consider Buying a Secondhand Riding Saddle”

Travel Diaries: Important Tips When Moving with Your Pet

When people want to travel with their furry friend there is one big decision in front of them. They need to choose between a pet transport company or DIY? Travelling with a pet is stressful enough, so undertaking the process on your own can cause even more stress. There are so many things you need to handle so if you are not very informed and knowledgeable about how things work, you can easily find yourself in a problem. On the other hand, hiring a pet transport company is more effective and simpler as they have all the knowledge and experience in organizing pet relocation.

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