Yesterday we opened our conversation about these pesky parasites by explaining the differences between fleas and ticks and discussing the harm they can cause to your pets. If you missed this post, make sure to check it out before jumping into Part 2! Today we’d like to talk about flea and tick preventatives and why
Ticks are still out! Despite popular belief, ticks are crawling around Minnesota all year, even in the winter. Last month we discussed ticks and the diseases they carry. This week we would like to share some information with you about two different tick and flea preventatives: Frontline Gold and Nexgard. Let’s start off by discussing
Have you met Amanda? She’s the newest employee to be added to Team House Paws, and she’s been rocking it as a receptionist in our office! Amanda was born and raised in West Texas and graduated from Texas Tech University in 1999 with a degree in Animal Science. She has 11 years of work experience
Most of us are familiar with the concept of heartworm prevention for our dogs and cats. We give our pets a monthly dose of medication during the warmer months, which protects them from contracting heartworm disease. What many people don’t realize though, is that some heartworm preventatives like Heartgard Plus offer protection from more than
Are you as glad as I am that the work week is finally over? It’s so annoying when my human chooses to be gone for most of the day instead of snuggling and playing with me at home! My name is Ruby, and I am honored to be the House Paws Pet of the Week.
Temperatures are dropping, and winter is finally upon us! With these colder temperatures, rodents like mice, squirrels and rats start to seek shelter and food in our homes. These animals can contaminate human and pet food and spread disease, so it’s important to keep them out of your home! Many people turn to mouse/rat poison
Halloween is here! Bring on the creative costumes, spooky movies and scrumptious candy! It’s easy to get caught up in all the fun that this holiday brings, but don’t forget about your pets. We’ve already posted this week about the stress and anxiety that pets may experience on Halloween, but we also want to remind
Happy National Cat Day! To all you cat-lovers out there, take today to make sure your kitty companions know just how special they are! Approximately 60% of House Paws patients are cats. Our vets and techs love all of the cat time they get every day! We know exactly how valuable cats are in this
Halloween is only a few days away! For many, this is a fun night full of thrills and chills, but for some pets, Halloween truly can be spooky. With all the trick-or-treaters arriving throughout the night, all of those strangers could easily cause stress for your pets! If your pets aren’t too keen on meeting
Good afternoon everyone! My name is Tina Bea, and I was nominated to be the House Paws Pet of the Week! I am 9 years old, but my barkday is coming up! On December 15th, I’ll turn double-digits, and I’m so excited! I don’t really care about being 10, I just know that my mom
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