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Are Your Pets In Need of A Chigger Treatment?

I have been searching of the ultimate chigger treatment for a long long time. I have ve been the victim of so many chigger attacks I feel like I must have “chigger bait” written on me somewhere and those silly chiggers can read.

I learned after many years of sad experience, that dogs and cats carry chiggers pretty much like a mother possom carries her young. That is fastened to them anywhere they can hang on. I had never given a thought to pets being a carrier of misery.

Is it any wonder everytime a body pets or holds or hugs their pets after the pet has been outside for a romp they might have an attack of chiggers. All this while they just know they have not been out in the grass or in the woods.

“Where in the world did those chiggers come from?” Now you know. Do not pet your pet if they have been out beating the bush where chiggers live.

If you want a really good dose of chiggers just park yourself where your pet has been roosting after being outside.

It is necessary to perform a chigger extermination on your pet before you let them back in the house. There are some oils you can apply to your pet to help deter chiggers from hitching a ride on them. Or you can bath them with pretty hot, soapy water if you desire.

(I do not recommned flea collers and such for your pets. They carry deadly toxins and you are exposing your pets and their health to these toxins. If you truly love your pet, find something natural to indoctrinate them.)

If you have been doing this thing, letting your pets back in the house and you are getting chigger bites the best advice I can offer is move out of the house.

Actually, after you have decided on how to handle the pet issue you may need to clear up the chigger problem in the house.

Wash all of your exposed linen in really hot water with good soap and water and a shot of bleach. And dry on high heat. And I do mean anything exposed to your pets.

Did I mention you should also wash your contaminated clothing the same way? No? Do I really need to?

As for upholstery, I would suggest some kind of steam cleaning for upholstered furniture and the carpets.

I know how you feel. Been there and done that. I feel your pain and frustration of trying to find a chigger treatment that works, much less a natural chigger treatment that works. So it is my desire to pass on the benefit of my experience. Use it and pass it on if it is useful to you.

General dog grooming is essential to the good health and well-being of your dog. General dog grooming involves regularly combing and brushing the coat and fur of your dog. It also involves bathing your dog, trimming its nails as well as checking and taking care of its eyes, ears and mouth. If you take the time to train a dog while it is young for dog grooming, the animal will become use to you doing whatever you have to do while grooming your dog. However, with patience and time you can also teach an older dog to enjoy being groomed.

You can groom your dog at home yourself if you like, since this can save you money. However, if you so choose, you can also hire a dog groomer to groom your dog for you. There are various issues you will need to attend to while grooming your dog, these may include:

– Brushing or combing its coat

– Bathing your dog

– Trimming its nails

– Ear care

– Eye care

– Teeth care

Brushing or Combing

Brushing or combing the coat or fur of your dog is necessary to keep the coat clean and healthy. You should consider brushing your dog daily as part of your routine dog care. Brushing or combing the coat will help remove any dirt, grime or debris. It also aids in getting rid of old hair and dead skin. Brushing the coat will help to spread the natural oils of the skin throughout the coat. This is useful for keeping the coat tangle-free as well as giving the dog a much better appearance. Dogs feel good when their coats look good. You can brush or comb the coat of long haired dogs and short haired dogs to keep them looking and feeling their best.

Bathing Your Dog

Before bathing your dog, you need to brush its coat to remove any dirt, debris, dead skin and tangles from the hair. You will need to provide the dog with secure footing such as a bath towel or a bath mat while washing the dog in the sink if it is small or in the tub for larger dogs. You may consider placing some cotton balls in its ears to prevent getting water in them while bathing the dog. Use warm water for bathing and rinsing the dog, as you take care not to spray water in its face. Make sure that you use a good dog shampoo. While using small amounts of shampoo you will wash the dog from head to tail, while avoiding the possibility of getting soap in its eyes. Wash your dog thoroughly and then rinse to remove any traces of shampoo from its coat. After rinsing you then shampoo from the dog, you will then towel dry your dog. If you begin at an early age, you can train a dog to have its hair dried while using a blow dryer.

While trimming its nails take care not to trim above the area where the nails begin to curve. Check your pet regularly for eye and ear infections. Caring for dogs teeth is essential, you can use an old used toothbrush; however, you need to use dog toothpaste to brush his or her teeth.

The idea of a Siberian husky pops in mind whenever one considers adopting a dog which would suit the general needs of the family. Indeed, with its gentle nature and liveliness, Siberian huskies are suitable even for families with small children. When considering whether to get a Siberian husky, it is important for families to carefully evaluate if they have the time and ability to care for the dog in the first place. The fact is, Siberian huskies do require a substantial amount of care in order to ensure their good health and physical well-being.

The first step to caring for your Siberian husky would be to provide adequately for its nutritional needs. Generally, Siberian huskies require ample supplies of fresh food and water for their growth. To meet the dog’s nutritional needs, ample supplies of white meat and fish is necessary. Siberian huskies require a great deal of protein and fat in their diet in order to prevent growth of hip dysplasia, which is a common illness found in the Siberian husky breed. High quality fresh food is preferable to commercially available food for the case of the Siberian husky. Also, supplement your Siberian husky’s diet with ample amounts of fish oil. Canned sardines provide a relatively cheap source to this and contain high levels of Omega 3 required for the husky to develop healthy coats of fur and nails.

Subsequently, it is important to take your Siberian husky to regular health checkups at the local vet. Checkups are important as they allow the vet to monitor and assess the overall health of your Siberian husky. Vets also provide valuable advice on many issues regarding your Siberian husky. This ranges from nutritional needs to training needs. Regular checkups are also an insurance against various forms of dog-related diseases. In general, such diseases are easily treated if diagnosed at an early stage. Thus, checkups are an essential part of taking care of your Siberian husky.

You would also need to make sure that your Siberian husky’s needs for affiliation are met. Siberian huskies are animals that mix around well in packs. A lonely Siberian husky would often resort to mischief such as digging holes in your garden in order to entertain itself. You could either choose to get another Siberian husky or choose another pet altogether, such as a cat as its companion. However, it is important to note that companionship for your Siberian husky should start when your husky is a puppy in order to facilitate ease of interaction with the other husky or pet. In any case, Siberian huskies are relatively well-mannered are should not have much difficulties in getting along with other animals.

At the end of the day, time, commitment and effort are of utmost importance when it comes to caring for your Siberian husky. Would-be dog owners who are unsure of their priorities should not get themselves a Siberian husky as it would often only lead to suffering and perhaps even abandonment for the dog. But for those who are able to make a firm commitment, you would definitely find the time spent with your Siberian husky to be intrinsically satisfying in the long run.