NOTICE: The testing facility for ticks has changed. If you have purchased an Earth’s Balance Tick Releaser Spray and Mail-In Test Kit, please send your tick to this address: Research Associates Laboratory, Inc. 411 East McDermott Drive Ste B. Allen, TX 75002 Phone: 972-960-2221
Now that the heat waves of summer are here, we thought we would give you a few tips to prevent heat stress or heatstroke in ferrets. Ferrets do not sweat like humans, therefore, cannot tolerate high temperatures. Temperatures above 75 degrees Fahrenheit can cause health problems, within hours, and anything above 90 degrees can be […]
How receptive are pets to wearing costumes? Let’s take a look at the top three most popular companion animals in America and how they measure up when it’s time to dress up. Dogs: Some dogs live for the limelight. They bask in attention and will proudly strut their stuff in the latest Halloween fashions. Many […]
All ferret owners should be familiar with clipping their pets’ nails. It’s not always the easiest task to accomplish, but it’s important, for the well-being of both you and your ferret. Clipping nails is a critical part of the grooming process that can’t be skipped. Your ferrets nails should be clipped at least once a […]
Most people are well aware of first-aid, and probably have a first-aid kit readily available at home, and in the workplace. But as a pet owner, it’s important to make sure you have at least basic first-aid supplies for your pets accessible to you in your household should an emergency occur. Luckily, many of the […]
