They’re creepy and crawly. They’re blood-sucking. And chances are, they’re closer to you than you think. I’m talking about ticks! It’s possible that the thought of a gross, blood-sucking insect gives you the creeps. But, did you know that in addition to being gross, ticks also can be the source for multiple different diseases that […]

I know that it seemed like it would never happen, but the weather is finally starting to warm up a bit. The mounds and mounds of snow are starting to slowly melt. Spring is on its way! With warmer temperatures, we are all venturing outside more to enjoy the beautiful weather. Our pets are happy […]

Did you know that fleas were responsible for transmitting the Bubonic Plague (Black Death) in the Middle Ages? One quarter of Europe’s population died as a result of those fleas and the disease they carried. Just the thought of these parasites is enough to make your skin crawl! While we aren’t facing Bubonic Plague in […]