EPA Message about Fleas and Ticks
How to Protect Against Fleas and Ticks Consult your veterinarian about the best way to protect your pets from fleas and ticks and whether pesticides are even needed. Use a…
Read moreWhen do fleas & ticks live?
Fleas and ticks are worst during warm weather months, but can live inside and survive all year long. (and yes...the Fanwood / Scotch PlainsMarlboro, NJ area has tons of fleas &…
Read moreWhat is Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic…
Read moreTick Removal
If you find a tick attached to your skin, there's no need to panic. There are several tick removal devices on the market, but a plain set of fine-tipped tweezers…
Read moreWhat Is Heartworm Disease?
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms living in the arteries of the lungs and occasionally in the right side of the heart of…
Read morePA’s “Rocco’s Law” legislation.
“Rocco’s Law” legislation. The bills would amend Title 18 and Pennsylvania’s Dog Law, respectively, to toughen penalties against those who severely injure or kill a police animal. “Rocco’s Law” would increase…
Read moreNative Dog Breeds of Ireland
Over the centuries Ireland has bred and developed dogs with characteristics and physical structure to serve them in their everyday life. From the obviously named Wolfhounds and pack Beagles, the Setting and Retrieving gun-dogs to the…
Read moreGrape and raisin toxicity in dogs
The consumption of grapes and raisins presents a potential health threat to dogs. Their toxicity to dogs can cause the animal to develop acute renal failure (the sudden development of…
Read morePet Poison Helpline
Did your dog or cat just eat something poisonous? Call us or Pet Poison Helpline immediately. The sooner a dog poisoning or cat poisoning is diagnosed, the easier, less expensive,…
Read moreKnow the Law: The Animal Welfare Act
The Animal Welfare Act was signed into law in 1966. It is the only Federal law in the United States that regulates the treatment of animals in research, exhibition, transport,…
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