S5E18 - Flea and Tick Prevention

In this episode, Brittany delves into a topic often overlooked by many pet owners: flea and tick prevention. Despite its simplicity, Brittany emphasizes the crucial role of prevention in safeguarding your furry friend's health, especially during the warmer months. From the basics of flea and tick behavior to the potential risks they pose, Brittany offers insights into how these pests can impact your dog's well-being and even your home environment. She highlights the discomfort, skin irritations, allergic reactions, and serious diseases that can result from infestations. Brittany also provides practical tips on how to check for fleas and ticks and discusses the importance of regular prevention measures. With a reminder that prevention is more affordable and safer than treatment, she navigates through over-the-counter and prescription options, urging listeners to consult their veterinarians for the best preventative strategies. ------------------------------------------------- Shop Our Store! With every purchase, 15% of the proceeds each month are dedicated to supporting a rotating selection of rescues or nonprofits devoted to improving the lives of dogs in need. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Canine Culture Podcast Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------------------------- Give the episode a listen on your favorite podcast platform and let us know what you think! Now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, and Pocket Casts. As always, the topics discussed are for informational purposes only and if you have specific questions about your pets, please contact your local veterinarian. ------------------------------------------------- Find Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Canine Culture Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Tik-Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! If you have any questions or recommendations, please email [email protected].