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Flea Season in Florida
Pet parents in Florida don’t get a break from flea season due to the state’s subtropical climate. Fleas in Florida breed and multiple year-round. They’re at their most active during hot and humid summer months, but fleas have no off-season in Florida. Fleas can also carry disease. They can carry and transmit the bacteria Yersinia…
Guide to Adding Pet Waste Stations to Your Neighborhood
There are many reasons why people need to collect their dog’s waste and dispose of it properly. Unfortunately, there are some individuals that mistakenly think that a canine’s waste is part of the natural order. Pet waste stations are an efficient and cost-effective way to keep neighborhoods clean and free of pet waste. The natural…
Are Waste Bags Biodegradable?
The simple answer is that some are and some are not. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there’s a lot of deceptive labeling occurring in the pet waste bag industry. While biodegradable bags are preferable, ultimately the important point is that it’s imperative that the waste be collected and disposed of in a responsible manner….
Gym Wipes for Flu Season
The flu season is almost here and it’s time to start thinking about cleaning and disinfecting protocols. Many gym owners increased the bar on their level of hygiene during the pandemic, but have since relaxed their requirements as life returned to normal. Gym owners need to remain vigilant with flu season fast approaching. The flu…
What are the Clingiest Dog Breeds?
Some dogs can occupy themselves perfectly well while pet parents are at work. Other breeds will cry every time their humans leave and people will find their canine constantly underfoot. Individuals should know that some breeds cling like plastic wrap to their humans. Vizsla A Hungarian breed, they want to be at their human’s side…
Are Dog Waste Bags Environmentally Friendly?
Dog owners know they have to clean up their dog’s feces and an increasing number of canine owners are questioning the environmental friendliness of their dog waste bags. The answer depends on the ingredients from which it’s manufactured. Some are simply plastic bags designed to contain waste until it can be disposed of properly. Other…
What is a Dog Poop Composter?
Many individuals and city officials are seeking ways to make the tons of dog waste deposited every year useful rather than detrimental to the environment. To that end, dog waste composters have been developed that can be buried in the soil to feed lawns. Never use a dog waste composter in vegetable gardens, near fruit…
Are Service Dogs Costly?
The simple answer is they can be, depending on where the dog is trained. Leader Dogs for the Blind provides canines free to those who are legally blind or blind/deaf. Assistance Dogs International provides service dogs at low or no cost, relying on donations to support the canine’s training. Service dogs are essential for many…
Innovative Ways Countries are Addressing Dog Waste
Dog feces are overwhelming cities and neighborhoods. Many businesses and municipalities have installed pet waste receptacles and bag dispensers to help alleviate the problem. While that’s the preferred method in South Florida and across the U.S., some cities and countries are resorting to innovative, and sometimes shocking, campaigns to encourage people to dispose of dog…
Dog Breeds not Suited for the Florida Heat
It’s a fact of canine physiology – some dogs are simply not able to handle the heat in Florida and are at a high risk of suffering heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Some are brachycephalic, meaning they have short skulls and flat faces, making it difficult for them to breathe and regulate body temperature. Others…