Dear Jeni: What are the different types of ticks that my pet may come in contact with?
Heading outside with your pup, or have an outdoor cat? Here's how to keep them safe from ticks in the great outdoors!
There are two different types of ticks. Hard ticks have...
Dear Jeni: How do I check my dog for ticks?
It used to be that as winter faded away and the warmer weather returned, so did the tick population. Now, though, as we have milder winters in New England, fleas and ticks remain a year-round problem.
So, how do you make...
Last updated: September 15, 2025
Dear Jeni: Are there any precautions I should take with my dog during the fall?
Fall means the leaves are changing and the holidays are coming. It also means several potential problems for pet owners to think about.
Always use a leash: Never take your...
Did you recently bring home a new furry family member this fall season? Or, maybe this is your first autumn with your newly adopted dog? As the leaves change and the temperature drops, your pup may feel more frisky in the cooling weather and walks may become more enjoyable for...
Dear Jeni: What are the different types of ticks that my pet may come in contact with?
Heading outside with your pup, or have an outdoor cat? Here's how to keep them safe from ticks in the great outdoors!
There are two different types of ticks. Hard ticks have...
Dear Jeni: How do I check my dog for ticks?
It used to be that as winter faded away and the warmer weather returned, so did the tick population. Now, though, as we have milder winters in New England, fleas and ticks remain a year-round problem.
So, how do you make...
Last updated: September 15, 2025
Dear Jeni: Are there any precautions I should take with my dog during the fall?
Fall means the leaves are changing and the holidays are coming. It also means several potential problems for pet owners to think about.
Always use a leash: Never take your...
Did you recently bring home a new furry family member this fall season? Or, maybe this is your first autumn with your newly adopted dog? As the leaves change and the temperature drops, your pup may feel more frisky in the cooling weather and walks may become more enjoyable for...