Mealworms are excellent live bait for ice fishing possibly during winter or spring days; they are great baits to lure fishes out of their comfort zones. In this article we’ll go in-depth to explain why.. Due to their natural motion and scent, they can entice a lot of fish species to strike and latch on to them, especially if you want to catch fish in ice cold situations. You can use mealworms to catch small...
Continue reading...Can You Deworm a Nursing Dog? Is Dewormer Safe for Them and Their Puppies?
A good question we always see asked is whether you can worm nursing dogs and is it safe for both her to be wormed as well as puppies during puppy care. It’s a valid question and you wouldn’t want to risk other health problems for either the treated bitch or the puppies. But you also don’t want intestinal parasites for your pups. The answer is yes, you can deworm a nursing dog without affecting most...
Continue reading...Do Eagles Eat Worms? Bald, Golden & Other Species
Eagles are the kings of the sky in the animal kingdom and are known as large raptors (yes, a close relative of the raptors you see in Jurassic Park!). At first sight, other birds and animals cower in fear. With their huge and scary beak, you’d be deceived to thinking that Eagles eat larger prey exclusively and won’t settle for a meal as small as worms but the reality is different. The simple answer is...
Continue reading...Are Detritus Worms Harmful to Humans? (What About Fish or Other Animals?)
If you have been actively involved or interested in aquarium life, you might have heard about or even seen Detritus worms in your tank. These are thin, small aquarium pests that can be missed if you do not look carefully. They are often indicators of aquarium health and feed on dead and decomposing animal and plant matter. The detritus worm is not harmful to fishes and aquatic life, but are they harmful to humans? In...
Continue reading...How Much Safeguard Horse Wormer to Give a Dog? (IS IT SAFE?)
Dog owners often are in a fix when their pet’s gut health is concerned. Pet owners may need to administer dewormers to their dogs themselves to help get rid of worms from their guts. But oftentimes, dog wormers aren’t accessible to some owners, so what to do? Horse dewormer can sometimes save the day! In the case of dogs, gut issues and worms can lead to issues like excessive drooling, dehydration, diarrhea, or worse health...
Continue reading...Can My Dog Jump on The Couch After Heartworm Treatment? (The Health Risks)
Heartworms are deadly for dogs and can affect their blood, heart and lungs. But owners often wonder why they need to restrict exercise for their heartworm positive dog, and wonder whether their dog can jump on the couch after heartworm treatment or do other activities. We explain in this article. If you have a pet that was diagnosed with heartworm disease, you have to pay proper attention to how you live at home with your...
Continue reading...Should I Quarantine My Dog with Worms?
There are so many kinds of worms that can infect your dog and finding out you have an infected pet can send you into a panic. You may even wonder whether you should quarantine your furry friend to stop other animals or even yourself getting worms from your dog. The answer to whether you should quarantine a dog with worms is, it depends on the type of parasite or worm your canine is infected with....
Continue reading...How Long Do Tapeworm Eggs Live in Carpet and Other Surfaces?
Tapeworms are intestinal parasites species and a problem if you have pets that have fleas. But you’ve probably wondered, how long do tapeworm eggs live in carpets and other surfaces? When it comes to tapeworms, their life cycle is indirect, which is why they can live outside the host body for quite some time. While adult tapeworms live inside their host’s body, they excrete reproductive segments that thrive in the outside environment. It gets into...
Continue reading...How to Deworm a Dog with Tobacco (& Does it Work?)
Amongst other natural remedies for deworming a dog, using tobacco has proven to be the most effective and popular method among dog owners. Your dog’s health is very important, so you have to know everything about your canine friend and one major thing to look out for is dog worms. A worm infestation in your dog is terrible and can result in even worse conditions if left untreated, depending on the type of worm. You’re...
Continue reading...What Do Inchworms Eat? (and Drink)
The inchworm AKA cankerworms, loopers, and spanworms are a specific species of worm that feed on decaying leaves and other plant matter in the garden and on many deciduous trees (large trees with flowering plants/leaves that shed). Though an inch long, they play a role in sustaining the environment, ecosystem, and to a large extent, humans. However, in some parts of the world, our friendly inchworm is considered a bad sign when seen. This has...
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