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Thursday, 12 July 2012

Kill Fleas and Bed Bugs Instantly and Naturally

Are you tired of trying to fight fleas, and bed bugs this season?

"Living in the south", I am not sure if it's the weather this year, or the insects are just getting used to the normal chemicals we usually use to treat our home and yards. We prefer using natural products whenever possible, but trying to find a natural pesticide that actually works is very difficult.

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There is however, some great alternatives that are all natural and 100% safe, not only to pets, but to humans. Even new born puppies and kittens, and nursing mothers. These products which are made from USDA grade oils, are clear and non-staining oils that can be applied to furniture, bedding, skin, and carpets. They also do not contain any harmful aerosol propellants.

Kill Fleas and Bed Bugs Instantly and Naturally

When applying sprays for fleas and bed bugs pay close attention to dark areas, under beds, closets, in between cushions, under mattresses, beds and furniture. The female flea will seek out dark locations to lay their eggs.

For Pets:
Most of these natural products can be applied by simply spraying on pets coat liberally and rubbing in, being careful not to spray into pets eyes. The oils that are in these products actually suffocate the insects.

"Killing them instantly." These natural products come in a variety of different ingredients, make sure to check that there are no propellants added in the ingredients.

Spray all areas your pets frequently lay, or are around most of the time. Paying special attention to their bedding and carpet or rug areas.

"Important" If you are using toxic prescription spot treatments like the kind you apply to the back of the neck, then you need to read this. Our dog has cancer and seizures that were caused from using these types of flea preventatives. We were not informed upon purchase that this could happen in Collies, Collie mixed breeds, German Shepard's or Shepard mixed breeds.

Unfortunately, most pet owners are not aware that the products they are using to treat their pets for fleas and ticks come with health hazards. These hazards are not limited to their pets but also to humans who come in contact with them. If you are using a collar treated with a pesticide, then you or your children touch that collar now your skin is absorbing that very same pesticide. This being the case especially with children who do not wash their hands after playing with their pet.

For Bed Bugs:
For the most part people tend to treat for bed bugs the wrong way. You should first spray all bedding with the product of your choice killing the insects. Then carefully, fold the all the bedding material into a bundle and immediately wash in hot soapy water. Be sure to spray the mattresses and box springs top and bottom, also under bed and carpets thoroughly. If your mattress has a removable cover be sure to follow the same steps above.

There are many alternative "All Natural" products out there claiming to work.

Kill Fleas and Bed Bugs Instantly and Naturally

Wednesday, 11 July 2012

Blood in Cat Stool - Causes and Treatment For Hematochezia

Like humans, cats are susceptible to a lot of health risks. From time to time, a cat may suffer from cases of infection such as feline urinary tract infection, bladder infection and many more. Cats may also experience a condition called hematochezia.

Hematochezia is a condition characterized by the presence of blood in cat stool. Typically, the blood is bright red in color and is fresh. Hematochezia should not be mistaken for another medical condition where cat blood in stool is hardened, making the stool look tarry, dark, and black. This kind of condition is called melena. Both hematochezia and melena are common in cats.

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The presence of blood in the stool of the cat may be associated with a minor disorder in your pet. However, in some instances, it may be a sign of a more serious problem. In younger cats, hematochezia may be a sign of the presence of parasites in the animal's intestines.

Blood in Cat Stool - Causes and Treatment For Hematochezia

Factors that may cause the presence of fresh blood in the cat's stool are the following:

o Cancer of the lower bladder, medically known as neoplasia
o Trauma to the lower bowel or the lower anal area
o Presence of polyps or benign tumors in the rectum or colon
o Dietary intolerance
o Coagulopathy or blood clotting disorder
o Bacterial infections such as those caused by the bacteria E. coli, salmonella, and clostridia
o Viruses
o Protozoa
o Parasites in the intestines such as hookworms, tapeworms and round worms
o Colitis or inflammation of the bowel
o Ingestion of poisonous substance

Your first reaction upon seeing blood in your cat's stool may be alarm and anxiety. After all, who would not be alarmed at seeing blood in stool? Fortunately, although this condition in cats can be extremely alarming, there are certain remedies that may help solve the problem.

Since hematochezia may at times be caused by allergy or intolerance on the diet, you might want to consider changing the diet of your pet. If the animal has been on commercial and canned food, you may change its diet to homemade food. It is especially recommended to give your pet a bland diet, one that is rich in fiber and contains low levels of fat. Fatty foods are a no-no as they may lead to potential health disorders in cats.

If you are certain that the cause of hematochezia in your pet is the presence of parasitic worms, you may give it deworming medications. You may also give the animal antibiotics and other drugs to alleviate inflammation in its intestines and to control the rate of its food movement in the intestines.

If no improvement is seen in the feline despite the measures you have taken to stop the presence of blood in the cat's stool, the best thing to do is to consult the veterinarian. The vet can administer proper medical procedures to rule out the real cause of the presence of blood in the cat's stool. He can also prescribe the right treatment that is best for the animal.

Blood in Cat Stool - Causes and Treatment For Hematochezia