Lately, I have been doing a lot of research on dog-related matters, especially nutrition and meds. Every time I learn something new, I realize how much more I have to learn.
For some time now, I have been wondering how much harm I have done/am doing by using insecticides in the forms of flea spray, flea baths, flea prevention, heartworm prevention and lawn products. The question, “Why am I poisoning my dog?” keeps recurring, with the obvious answer of “for her own good.” Huh?
I want to do better than that, and I believe I can. So, without promoting or suggesting any particular action, I want to share with you some of the things I have learned. I realize you may shrug and say that’s not for me, or, hopefully, like me, be interested enough to dig a little deeper. Today’s link is about worms and heartworms and is entitled Prevent and Treat Bug Bites with These Natural Solutions and includes a link to an illustrated Heartworm Guide. I am very interested in hearing your thoughts.
Have a good weekend, all!
Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess with Lucy and Chia 
Let us know how it goes!
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If I could figure out what some of those natural herbs or whatever are in the article, I might try them, LOL! I’ve never heard of any of them.
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I haven’t yet quite understood what this article is saying about this alternate way to handle heartworms. I have to learn a lot more before i would consider taking Lucy off of her HW prevention. I would be very interested in knowing what natural solutions you use for fleas, as that could change which HW prevention I give.
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In Florida there is unfortunately no way around it. I don’t use any pesticides or herbicides in the yard for the dogs, wildlife, and us.
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I understand, and as much as I hate feeding my dog poison, I’m not ready to change methods of prevention.
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We do heartworm meds as Abby was dumped at a shelter heartworm positive and another round would be fatal at her age. We use natural solutions for both fleas and the yard as she nibbles on the grass, and rolls in it regularly. Thanks for the great info!
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That’s wonderful. We have enough here for everyone.
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There are a few mosquitoes but I haven’t seen and scorpions yet! 😃
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Having dealt with heartworm twice, I would not take a chance. living in Florida makes it harder to stop.
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Here, in Arizona, we have no fleas or ticks.
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Yes, knowledge IS power. And “A little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing.” The more I learn, the more I understand that.
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I never thought about there not being mosquitoes in dry regions. That must be really nice! (Although you can keep the scorpions, thank you.)
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Interesting. I am not concerned about heartworms or worms in general but come deworming time I might be. Ticks etc. are not a problem here but mosquitos and flies are a biggy.
Thanks Amy…knowledge is power.
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Thanks for the links! We prefer more natural solutions too. Fortunately living in a dry mountain desert, we don’t encounter some of the issues our fur-iends must confront where there’s heat AND humidity.
Your fur-iends,
Sam & Elsa🐾
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