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Dog Rules

(You know you've lost control when you start making these exceptions!)

1. The dog is not allowed in the house.

2. The dog is allowed in the house, but only in certain rooms.

3. The dog is allowed in all rooms, but has to stay off the furniture.

4. The dog can get on the old furniture only.

5. Fine, the dog is allowed on the furniture, but is not allowed to sleep with humans on the bed.

6. Okay, the dog is allowed on the bed but only by invitation.

7. The dog can sleep on the bed whenever he wants, but not under the covers.

8. The dog can sleep under the covers, but only by invitation.

9. The dog can sleep under the covers every night.

10. Humans must ask permission to sleep under the covers with the dog.

Facts About Fleas

  • Flea saliva is considered one of the most irritating substances on earth.

  • Fleas are capable of transmitting disease to humans and pets.

  • Fleas have changed history. As carriers of bubonic plague, fleas were responsible for killing one third of Europe in the 14th century.

  • A female flea consumes 15 times its body weight in blood daily.

  • More than 2,400 flea species exist worldwide.

  • Fleas reproduce rapidly at room temperature, making your home, pet and carpet the perfect year round environment.

  • You may not see fleas, but they are in your environment. Check for flea fecal matter, oval flacks at the base of your pet's tail. Fecal matter contains blood, which turns red when placed on a moist towel. Winter in the Northwest doesn't get cold enough to eliminate flea problems.

Backyard Wildlife, Proper Respect, Aid Help Environment and Woodland Health - It's hard to think of the big picture in regards to our backyard neighbors. Feeding birds and not feeding squirrels or chipmunks eliminates care of an important piece of the outdoor wildlife puzzle. As backyard caretakers, we should try to take into consideration all the wildlife. Read entire article...

Healthy Reasons to Own (or Adopt) a Pet - Has your blood pressure dropped to within normal range? Are you feeling less stressed? Have you conquered your loneliness, regained your self-confidence? To some extent, you can thank your pet, some behavior experts say. Read entire article...

Barnyard Advice: Selenium - Required or Not, Prevention Through Maintenance - Selenium is a mineral found in soil. Many parts of the entire western United States, including all of Washington State, are deficient in this mineral. A few sections of the USA have normal amounts in the soil and some areas of the east have high levels. It is an essential trace element for the support of life. When selenium is deficient in the diet, abnormalities can occur. It affects primarily young animals during rapid phases of growth. Read entire article...

Articles reprinted courtesy Debbie Marion, A Country Veterinary Clinic, Belfair, Washington