New Year’s Resolution: Doggy Weight Loss

Humans aren’t the only ones that gain a little weight over the holidays! Between Christmas and Thanksgiving, it’s a lot more likely that Fido will find a tasty treat on the floor (or one of your extended family members will slip him a piece of turkey!) As much as we want our pets to celebrate the season with us, it’s more important than ever not to let them overindulge.

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), each pound of weight on a dog is equivalent to 5 to 7 pounds on a person and each pound of weight gained on a cat equals to 7 to 10 pounds! Did you know a 14 pound cat is equivalent to a 237 pound man? Yikes! Their website has a handy list of pet-to-human weight equivalents so you can tell just how much your fur friend would weigh if it walked on two legs!

In addition to weight gain, remember that every time you suddenly change your pet’s diet, you can cause gastrointestinal upset – the dreaded vomiting and diarrhea. Fatty and rich foods can also lead to pancreatitis like with poor Buddy and the $10,000 burrito! If you do decide to slip Fido a little extra something, make sure you avoid foods that are toxic to pets (like grapes, raisins, some nuts and chocolate.

We know from experience that sometimes, despite our best efforts, pet weight gain just happens. If that was the case for you this holiday season, put your pet to the test with its own New Year’s Resolution! Have your pet resolve to go for a run five days each week or give diet pet food a try. Who knows — giving your pet a goal for the New Year might even help you reach your own!


For more information on Hartz Flea Control products for cats and dogs, logon to www.hartz.com

Cat owners need to be extremely vigilant with flea care during the winter

Cats are known for their cleanliness, which can cause some real problems when it comes to keeping an eye out for fleas. Even during the winter months, fleas and ticks can be a problem for felines, especially those that are allowed outdoors. Thankfully, by using a combination of Hartz products and performing a visual inspection of your feline's coat, you can protect him from any problems throughout the season.

Getting into the habit of visually inspecting your cat's coat after he comes indoors is a wonderful regimen to get into. Be sure to check the area around his neck and on his belly to see if any fleas or ticks have decided to take a ride. If you're not always present when your cat comes inside, get into a daily brushing regimen. This is not only a wonderful way to bond with your companion, but it can help to remove small bits of dead skin and loose hair that could be ending up on your furniture. It is also a perfect chance to give your cat's skin a quick visual inspection to see if any fleas, eggs or the filth they leave behind is present.

The easiest way to protect your feline from parasites in any season is to use a monthly flea treatment of topical drops. Hartz UltraGuard Pro Flea and Tick Drops for Cats are placed at the skin level at the base of a cat's neck to provide 30 days worth of protection against fleas, deer ticks and mosquitoes. These drops will kill these pesky insects on contact to stop them from infesting your cat and the rest of your home.

If you do happen to spot one of these insects on your feline's skin, it may be time for a bath with Hartz UltraGuard Rid Flea and Tick Cat Shampoo! This can be a harrowing experience with a cat, so be sure to fill up the tub slow and get him used to the sensation of the water. Be sure to let the shampoo sit for a few minutes to the allow the active ingredients to do their job. This will leave your feline smelling clean and fresh, and you won't have to worry about creepy critters infesting your home in the middle of winter!

For more information on Hartz Flea Control products for cats and dogs, logon to www.hartz.com

Keeping your dog clean in the wintertime

Wintertime offers a new set of challenges for keeping your four-legged friend healthy and clean.
Few seasons of the year can be more fun than wintertime for a pet owner. Any dog owner knows how much their pet loves to play in freshly packed snow. But keeping your dog clean during this time of year can be a real challenge. Here are a few tips for keeping your best friend healthy and looking his best.

Protect his paws:
During the winter, de-icing products such as sand and salt can be found all over. These can irritate his feet and cause his paws to dry out and crack. Be sure to wash his paws off with warm water to remove this residue after going outside. If he will not wear booties, try rubbing petroleum jelly on the pads of his paws. This will help protect his paws from frostbite and irritants. Also, trim the hair from around and between his toes. If this grows too long, it can become matted and collect snow and ice, causing irritation.

Dry Skin:
Winter is often the worst season when it comes to your dog’s skin. Just like with people, the cold air will cause his skin to dry out and make him itch. Help prevent this by bathing your dog regularly. Try using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, and be sure to only use products made specifically for dogs. Never use your own products as they can actually dry out your pet’s skin even more. Also, frequent brushing stimulates his skin to produce oils that may keep him more comfortable. Check out our selection of shampoos to find one right for your dog during this season.

Clip his nails more frequently:
It often seems that your pet’s nails grow faster during winter than the rest of the year. This is because when your pet gets less exercise, he won’t wear down his nails as quickly. You will have to clip them more frequently as a result. If you are uncertain on how to trim your dog’s nails, ask your veterinarian or check out our article.
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Keep to a regular trimming schedule, even in the winter:
If your dog is a breed that requires regular trimming during the year, keep to that schedule. Owners may be tempted to let their pet’s fur “grow out” for the winter, but long hair can cause matting in his coat, often leading to skin problems. If you are going to allow your pet’s coat to grow out, it must be brushed more frequently, daily even. If you’re afraid that your dog will be cold, a sweater or fleece is a better option than a matted coat.

Bundle up:
A sweater or fleece need not be just a fashion accessory. Wrapping your dog up can really keep him warm during the cold winter months. This is especially true for smaller dogs or dogs bred for warmer climates. A sweater or coat will protect him from the ice and snow the same way it will you. Boots are a great way to protect his paws from frostbite as well as deicing salt, if your pet will wear them.

For more information on Hartz Flea Control products for cats and dogs, logon to www.hartz.com

Flea Facts That You Need To Be Aware Of

You can’t argue with the fact that an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. It is especially true for flea infestation, because these little suckers are capable of infecting your pet with numerous parasite-borne diseases.

Using preventive measures, with reliable pest control products such as Hartz Flea & Tick shampoo is a much better option. Being pro-active about preventing a problem is wiser than trying to find solutions once the problem has reached out of control proportions.

Fleas are tiny insects that feed on the blood of their host and multiply at an alarming rate; while they can survive without a host for some time, they need to feed on blood to complete their normal life cycle and reproduction.

They digest only a fraction of the blood and expel the remnants in the form of small, dark, fecal pellets often termed as “flea dirt”. Owing to their laterally compressed bodies, they move swiftly through the thick fur and their legs help in jumping and grasping when they move from one animal to another.

They often jump seven inches vertically and thirteen inches horizontally to reach new hosts.
Female fleas often start producing eggs 24 to 48 hours after their first blood feeding. It is quite common for them to lay 40 to 50 eggs per day.

Temperatures of 65-80 ºF in shaded areas with high humidity are ideal for rapid breeding of fleas. Moreover, flea eggs can survive dormant without hatching for up to 1 year.

Once eggs find congenial conditions, they hatch and grow into adult fleas within just 5 days.

Since manual removal of fleas from a pet is not only extremely difficult, but also dangerous as their body fluids can lead to other infections, it is essential to keep your pet free from these creepy crawlers with the regular use of Hartz flea control products.

Hartz is a prominent brand renowned for an extensive range of high quality pet care products.

 

For more information on Hartz Flea Control products for cats and dogs, logon to www.hartz.com

Flea Facts That You Need To Be Aware Of

You can’t argue with the fact that an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. It is especially true for flea infestation, because these little suckers are capable of infecting your pet with numerous parasite-borne diseases.

Using preventive measures, with reliable pest control products such as Hartz Flea & Tick shampoo is a much better option. Being pro-active about preventing a problem is wiser than trying to find solutions once the problem has reached out of control proportions.

Fleas are tiny insects that feed on the blood of their host and multiply at an alarming rate; while they can survive without a host for some time, they need to feed on blood to complete their normal life cycle and reproduction.

They digest only a fraction of the blood and expel the remnants in the form of small, dark, fecal pellets often termed as “flea dirt”. Owing to their laterally compressed bodies, they move swiftly through the thick fur and their legs help in jumping and grasping when they move from one animal to another.

They often jump seven inches vertically and thirteen inches horizontally to reach new hosts.
Female fleas often start producing eggs 24 to 48 hours after their first blood feeding. It is quite common for them to lay 40 to 50 eggs per day.

Temperatures of 65-80 ºF in shaded areas with high humidity are ideal for rapid breeding of fleas. Moreover, flea eggs can survive dormant without hatching for up to 1 year.

Once eggs find congenial conditions, they hatch and grow into adult fleas within just 5 days.
Since manual removal of fleas from a pet is not only extremely difficult, but also dangerous as their body fluids can lead to other infections, it is essential to keep your pet free from these creepy crawlers with the regular use of Hartz flea control products.

Hartz is a prominent brand renowned for an extensive range of high quality pet care products.
For more information on Hartz Flea Control products for cats and dogs, logon to www.hartz.com

Why You Need a Complete Pest Management System

We constantly receive questions from our fans saying no matter what they to do, they cannot get rid of their dogs’ fleas!

Quite simply, dogs are exposed to fleas, ticks and mosquitoes on a daily basis. Every time you take your dog out for a walk, to the dog park, or even for a romp in your back yard, your dog is a walking target for disease carrying fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. That’s why we recommend having a complete pest management system that focuses not only on your dog, but also on your dog’s environment and surroundings.

On Pet

Protecting your dog is the first step in the fight against fleas, ticks and mosquitoes.

We recommend products that protect against adult and pre-adult pests. Preventing a future infestation is just as important. Our veterinarian, Dr. Melinda, recommends Hartz® UltraGuard Pro® or Hartz® UltraGuard Plus® once a month topical drop treatments or collars because these products have active ingredients focused on breaking the life stages of fleas and ticks. Unlike competing products such as Frontline Plus or Pet Armor, Hartz® UltraGuard Pro® topical drops also kills mosquitoes, which are known to transmit heartworm disease.

If your dog already has fleas and ticks, Dr. Melinda recommends the use of Hartz® UltraGuard Plus® shampoos, Hartz® UltraGuard Plus® dog sprays, or Hartz® UltraGuard® powders to bring immediate relief to your dog before using the topical drops or collars.

In Home
The critical second step in a complete pest management system is treating your home.

Unlike ticks and mosquitoes that only breed outdoors, fleas thrive indoors. Female fleas start producing eggs 24 to 48 hours after taking their first blood meal and can lay up to 50 eggs per day. These eggs are laid on your dog, and easily fall off onto bedding, carpets, furniture and everything else your dog comes in contact with. The places where your dog rests and sleeps become primary habitats for eggs and developing fleas.

To help on the home front, we offer in home products, such as Hartz® UltraGuard Plus® Carpet Powders and Hartz® UltraGuard Plus® Home Sprays that can be used throughout your house. If you are facing a wide spread infestation, Hartz® UltraGuard Plus® Home Fogger is recommended.

In Yard

The final step in a complete pest management system is taking care of your yard where fleas, ticks and mosquitoes can be prevalent.

Ticks find their hosts by climbing on grass, shrubs and other outposts. They simply wait for your dog to walk by and grab on. To fully protect your dog be sure to use products such as Hartz® UltraGuard® Yard Spray to eliminate multiple types of pests outside your home.

We want to help you make sure that your dog remains pest free this summer. Visit HartzUltraGuardPro.com for some great coupons that will help your dogs fight those pesky fleas.

 

To know more about the Hartz Flea products, log on to http://www.hartz.com/

Why You Need a Complete Pest Management System

We constantly receive questions from our fans saying no matter what they to do, they cannot get rid of their dogs’ fleas!
Quite simply, dogs are exposed to fleas, ticks and mosquitoes on a daily basis. Every time you take your dog out for a walk, to the dog park, or even for a romp in your back yard, your dog is a walking target for disease carrying fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. That’s why we recommend having a complete pest management system that focuses not only on your dog, but also on your dog’s environment and surroundings.

On Pet

Protecting your dog is the first step in the fight against fleas, ticks and mosquitoes.

We recommend products that protect against adult and pre-adult pests. Preventing a future infestation is just as important. Our veterinarian, Dr. Melinda, recommends Hartz® UltraGuard Pro® or Hartz® UltraGuard Plus® once a month topical drop treatments or collars because these products have active ingredients focused on breaking the life stages of fleas and ticks. Unlike competing products such as Frontline Plus or Pet Armor, Hartz® UltraGuard Pro® topical drops also kills mosquitoes, which are known to transmit heartworm disease.
If your dog already has fleas and ticks, Dr. Melinda recommends the use of Hartz® UltraGuard Plus® shampoos, Hartz® UltraGuard Plus® dog sprays, or Hartz® UltraGuard® powders to bring immediate relief to your dog before using the topical drops or collars.

In Home

The critical second step in a complete pest management system is treating your home.
Unlike ticks and mosquitoes that only breed outdoors, fleas thrive indoors. Female fleas start producing eggs 24 to 48 hours after taking their first blood meal and can lay up to 50 eggs per day. These eggs are laid on your dog, and easily fall off onto bedding, carpets, furniture and everything else your dog comes in contact with. The places where your dog rests and sleeps become primary habitats for eggs and developing fleas.
To help on the home front, we offer in home products, such as Hartz® UltraGuard Plus® Carpet Powders and Hartz® UltraGuard Plus® Home Sprays that can be used throughout your house. If you are facing a wide spread infestation, Hartz® UltraGuard Plus® Home Fogger is recommended.
In Yard

The final step in a complete pest management system is taking care of your yard where fleas, ticks and mosquitoes can be prevalent.

Ticks find their hosts by climbing on grass, shrubs and other outposts. They simply wait for your dog to walk by and grab on. To fully protect your dog be sure to use products such as Hartz® UltraGuard® Yard Spray to eliminate multiple types of pests outside your home.

We want to help you make sure that your dog remains pest free this summer. Visit HartzUltraGuardPro.com for some great coupons that will help your dogs fight those pesky fleas.

To know more about the Hartz Flea products, log on to http://www.hartz.com/