by Carrie Boyko, CEB
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(c) All Things Dog Blog
Safety First! |
You know that test your vet always insists on giving your
dog once a year? You know the one, the heartworm test. For anyone who takes
good care of their dog, as I assume you all do, the test always comes back
negative... thank goodness. Believe me, you do not want a positive heartworm
result.
Heartworms are one of the most life-threatening diseases a dog can
acquire. Fortunately today, it is very treatable.
How would your dog acquire heartworms you ask? Quite simply
in fact; heartworms are a parasitic disease that is transmitted to a dog when
they are bitten by a mosquito. The heartworm parasite matures within the
mosquito and is passed into the blood when a mosquito bites a dog. Therefore,
as I am sure you have all guessed, it is extremely important to keep mosquitoes
away from your dogs. To learn more about heartworms, visit the American Heartworm Society.
For my dogs, whenever we will be outdoors for long periods
of time, we like to use some sort of repellant. For instance, when going to the dog park or going for a hike at the State park nearby, I always attach this mosquito repelling tag to my dogs’
collars.
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Courtesy BUG BAM!
2 Tags in Each Package! |
Manufactured by BUG BAM! for pets, this tag is made with all
natural ingredients, including citronella and lemongrass, and is therefore,
entirely non-toxic. Additionally, it is lightweight and made mainly of latex so
it will not irritate your dog’s neck.
Don't forget, to continue use of any heartworm preventative medications as instructed by your veterinarian.
This Eco-friendly product is also reusable, and each package comes with two tags! Therefore, one package may last you several months depending on the time of year.
Certain times of the
day, particularly during summer, it is imperative that mosquitoes be kept at bay
to protect your dogs; dusk here in Florida is when mosquitoes
come out in great numbers.
This excellent mosquito repelling tag will help protect your
dog from diseases transmitted by mosquitoes such as heartworms in an entirely
safe, non-toxic method. For more information about this product and others you
can visit the BUG BAM! website, @BugBam on Twitter, and their Facebook page. BUG BAM! also makes products
for humans! Now you and your dog can both be protected from mosquitoes in an eco-friendly way. Why not join Fido and enjoy a pest-free hike today!
Bug Bam! provided us with a package of tags to test and we love the smell. Tanner and Oliver wear the tag quite happily and the ingredients are notably good for repelling pests. I was not compensated for reviewing this product or for the giveaway that will follow soon. There is no purchase required to enter.
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