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Tick Identification
There are many species of ticks in our area, and the adults and immature stages of the ticks can look very different from each other. Immature stages of some ticks can still transmit disease. Male and female ticks can also have different appearances. The below maps and photos are courtesy of the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) website on tick identification. Maps from the CDC show the expected distribution of ticks in the United States. We are focusing on the East Coast for the purposes of this blog, as that is the area in which we are located.
American Dog Tick (Dermacentor variabilis)
The American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) is the species of tick that most often carries Rickettsia rickettsii, which is the organism causing Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in humans and dogs. This tick occurs in a huge area east of the Rockies including all states…
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Microchipping Your Pet
Cause you will never know.
What is a microchip, as it relates to pets?
The microchip is a computer chip that is about the size of a grain of rice. This chip is programmed with a unique identification number that will be individual to the animal in which it is implanted. The chip is enclosed in a tiny glass cylinder that is completely inert or “biocompatible” – it is not recognized as foreign by the body and therefore does not cause any sort of allergic reaction or rejection.
What’s the benefit of microchipping my pet?
A microchip is a permanent way of identifying your pet that can be lost, changed or destroyed. There are many stories of pets that have been reunited with their owners after many years or after traveling hundreds or thousands of miles. For some microchip success stories, visit Home Again’s found pets site: http://foundpets.homeagain.com. The author’s personal experience was a happy one as…
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Creating a Pet Friendly Home
i LOVE THIS PLACE & my Fur-babies love them very much.
Seeing Our Homes from A Pet’s Point of View
Our pets are important members of the family, and as such they need to have a safe and comfortable home just like us! It isn’t common to consider the family pet when making home improvements, but addressing their needs when renovating may make the lives of your entire family easier. For example, if your dog tends to bolt out the door, placing a gate strategically to prevent access to the front door may be wise. If you have an elderly or arthritic dog, they may need assistance with stairs or other challenges in a multistory home.
In order to better understand the needs of your pet, you might consider getting a dog or cat’s eye view of things by putting yourself in your pet’s place – get down on all fours and take a look around your house. Make sure you inspect all…
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