In our most recent posting we updated you on the dreaded resurgence of fleas this time of year. In addition to fleas, there are several other parasites that deserve our attention, especially during the warmer months.
Tapeworms — Fleas open the door to infection with tapeworms–these nasty intestinal parasites most often show up as rice-looking segments [...]
Along with spring come the fleas. After a few warm spring days flea eggs hatch with a BANG and fleas look for any tasty snack! Fleas at the park!¦ fleas in the landscape mulch!¦ fleas having a day at the beach in the sand!¦ and fleas hitching a ride onto neighborhood Pets that roam into [...]
As you may remember from last week I spent one summer in the mid 80s working at a rehab on the San Juan Islands. I have already recounted my meetings with Frank and Blanche the raccoon and sea otter that I met there. The final feathered friend I made there was “the swan” and I [...]
On my way to work the other day I saw an adult raccoon do a 360 in the air after being hit by a car. It landed in the bushes and went scurrying off on three legs. I hate to see and think about stuff like that and I hope he/she is okay. Seeing that [...]
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