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COMPANION PLANTING - Plant Guide95

COMPANION PLANTING - Plant Guide

ALFALFA: (Lucerne) Alfalfa is a perennial plant that roots deeply. It’s growth infuses soil with nitrogen and helps it to accumulate iron, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. The plant withholds drought...

5 comments    garden companion planting
Common dog ear problems91

Common dog ear problems

Not many canine ailments cause as much distress and frustration as ear infections. At the animal hospital I worked at, we had owners literally implore front desk receptionists for a same day appointment just to give relief to their suffering dogs....

36 comments    ear infections dog ear infection
Cat Ear Problems93

Cat Ear Problems

Cat ear problems can change the way a cat behaves. A cat's hearing is one of their best developed senses and they can hear higher pitched sounds beyond the acute range of a dog. When a cat hears a sound they turn their head in the direction of that sound and rotate their ears to locate the angle of the direction.

196 comments    cats cat cat behavior
Where are the Honey Bees? Colony Collapse Disorder | What is it and What Can we do About it?92

Where are the Honey Bees? Colony Collapse Disorder | What is it and What Can we do About it?

Modern farming methods rely heavily on the European Honey Bee for pollination, but the honey bee population is in peril and the cause of the problem is not well understood. Modern farming methods do not currently support adequate pollination by native species of bees.

61 comments    bees honey bees monsanto
Common Health Problems for Pet Snakes92

Common Health Problems for Pet Snakes

Snakes are pretty simple to keep as pets, which makes them very attractive to the reptile owner. They require minimal handling, feeding, and overall care, which is a plus in many people's books. Pet snakes are also usually pretty robust and...

109 comments    snakes pet snakes stomatitis
How Do You Know If Your Scabies Treatment Worked:  Post Scabies Syndrome90

How Do You Know If Your Scabies Treatment Worked: Post Scabies Syndrome

Many people who treat themselves for scabies feel as though the medication did not work, which leads to further doctor visits and excess use of potentially toxic drugs over multiple treatments. This is not to mention the money spent or stress associated with being unable to find a cure. It is therefore necessary to understand how to properly treat scabies, as well as what to expect in the aftermath of treatment, in order to ultimately obtain relief.

79 comments    parasites scabies permethrin
Bugs That Bite People:  Creepy Critters That Invade Our Space88

Bugs That Bite People: Creepy Critters That Invade Our Space

Bugs and insects that bite and sting; who they are and what damage they may do.

5 comments    family healthcare bugs
Constant Eye Blinking87

Constant Eye Blinking

What is the cause for constant eye blinking? Why does your child blink his or her eyes constantly? Why did your childhood friend blink his eyes so much? Why do I blink my eyes constantly? Eye blinking can be an annoying habit that you or someone you...

6 comments    water eyes constant
Trombiculidae:  The Chiggers That Make You Itch!87

Trombiculidae: The Chiggers That Make You Itch!

Hard to see; hard to cure; best avoided. Not the menace they are in some countries, like the south of the USA, but here in the UK all the same, are the nasty little mites known in Britain as Harvest Mites. Also known elsewhere as “Berry Bugs,”...

21 comments    mites arachnids chiggers
Is Diatomaceous Earth Safe?  What Are Its Uses On Pets?85

Is Diatomaceous Earth Safe? What Are Its Uses On Pets?

If you have ever had a pet with fleas, you'll know the ensuing nightmare of baths, flea medications and combing fur to pick them off. It's awful! I found this wonderful, SAFE natural remedy: diatomaceous earth. It's so versatile, humans can even use it for de-tox purposes. The only thing - as with any powder - you don't want to breathe it in while you're putting it on your pet. You can put it carpets and in food to help keep parasites at bay!

32 comments    bed bugs fleas flea control
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