The risk of contracting Lyme Disease has increased over the last few years and it is only going to get worse. So what exactly is Lyme Disease and how can you prevent it? Lyme Disease is an inflammatory illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. Borrelia burgdorferi is a worm-like, corkscrew shaped bacterium that… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Summer
3 Common Ticks Every Pet Parent in the DMV Should Know About
With summer in full effect, it’s the perfect opportunity for you and your pets to get outdoors to soak in the sun. Whether you are taking your fur baby for a hike to burn off some energy or for a swim in the lake to cool them off, you should be mindful of the pesky… Read more »
Everything You Need To Know To Keep Your Pets Cool This Summer
At the most recent membership meeting of the National Capital Area Professional Pet Sitters Network, we shared our most important hot weather tips for pet parents. With no end in sight for our area heat waves, I couldn’t think of a better blog topic for this week. So how can we make sure our pets… Read more »