Ticks and your pets Ticks are an increasing problem with pets and pet owners. These nasty little parasites are responsible for a variety of illnesses, so proper handling and removal are important. The most common tick-borne diseases include Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). Most are transmitted by the Blacklegged Tick …
Winter is in full swing, and as I type this, the latest big Nor’easter is bearing down on the Monadnock Region and the rest of the Northeast. Most pets are safely inside homes and barns, and with proper preparations should remain warm and cozy. Be sure your dog or cat is either inside during cold …
Halloween is a fun holiday for humans, and can be fun for your pets too, if you follow a few safety tips. Trick or Treating is usually an innocent Halloween tradition. Unfortunately there are a few who don’t have such good intentions. Keep your pet inside Halloween night (and the night before) to protect them …
Tips and Information for Autumn Fall is a beautiful season here in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire, with the trees ablaze with red, orange, and yellow leaves, attracting leaf peepers from all over to visit quaint little New England towns like Troy, Keene and Swanzey. But many pet owners don’t realize that this time …
Here in New England, tick season usually starts in late April/early May, but with the mild winter and unseasonably warm spring we’ve been experiencing, they’ve been making their appearance earlier than ever. Ticks are more than just a nuisance, since they can carry illnesses such as Lyme and other diseases. Two of the most common …
Here’s hoping everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving! That goes for your pets, too. There are a few safety tips to remember regarding what’s OK for your dog to eat. Don’t feed turkey bones. Poultry bones when cooked splinter, and can pierce the inside of your dog’s throat, stomach and intestines. Onions, raisins, cranberries and sage …
