The warm weather is here...and many of us experienced a very mild winter. I've heard that's going to make the bugs really bad. I haven't seen it too much yet...but I'm sure it's coming! As a responsible pet owner , you need to be prepared with a safe array of products. I have found a line of insecticides from a company named EcoSmart. Their products are safe around children and pets and are non-toxic. I have used the flying insect and the ant and roach spray and they work very well. The main ingredients are herbal oils such as peppermint, rosemary and wintergreen.
It is very important to be careful what your dog is exposed to, they are susceptible to many of the pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and lawn chemicals that we use in our environment. Lawn chemicals have been linked to bladder cancer,,,especially in the Scottish Terrier breed. This is due to yards that have been sprayed. They are also more genetically inclined. Some dogs are more vulnerable to certain chemicals than others and this affects them in different ways. Remember, their little rear ends come in contact with the grass when they pottie. And when they groom themselves they lick the bottom of their paws...so anything they have walked through will leave a residue that they will ingest.
As loving pet owners we want our furry companions to have quality of life,,,we can ensure this by being informed owners....know what you're dog's weaknesses are so you can use a pro-active approach in their care.
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