The Blog of the Phleaz

When we think about giving our furry friends our absolute best, we have to think in terms of who they are and what they need – body,...

Tickborne diseases increasingly threaten the health of people in the United States. The growing threat includes newly discovered...

REMEMBER: IT’S EASY TO CONFUSE “NATURAL” WITH SAFE! Essential Oils: Essential oils are everywhere and for good reason. They pack an...

Most trainers believe that having rules, boundaries and limitations are essential in creating a harmonious household. Because of their...

A lot of people think dirt is just dirt. But have you thought about what health benefits might be hidden in certain types of dirt? ...

When I got my first dog, Taffy, I wanted to understand how to be the best pet parent I could be. But since she was my first dog and I was...

It’s VERY sad but true! Over 50% of dogs over the age of 10 will die this year from cancer. That’s an astonishing and heart-breaking...

When starting on this journey of puppy potty training, the first thing to keep in mind is that a small puppy is instinctively programmed...

I have been blessed with dogs my entire life! Starting with our family pet, Taffy, then in the show ring an energetic Golden Retriever...

It’s very frustrating and sad to watch your dog constantly scratching and licking. Sometimes these actions result in “hot spots” – raw or...

Young mothers in prison due to drugs and alcohol addiction. In 2008 I made my first visit to a women’s prison with a friend of mine. She...

Taffy - my sweet Terrier mutt I’ve “worked” with dogs my entire life starting with our first family pet – Taffy – a Terrier mutt. She was...

If you’re not finding flea bites on your pet, you may assume he’s free of the little buggers. But not so fast! Fleas are masters at...

We know how important it is to keep those disease-carrying fleas off our pets. We all try to do our best but sometimes it’s just easier...

When we think about giving our furry friends our absolute best, we have to think in terms of who they are and what they need – body,...

The question you need to ask yourself is why am I bathing her? The truth is that the only reason to bathe a dog is if she gets...

Fleas bite dogs, cats, and people. Their bite can cause itching and irritation but can also transmit tapeworms, bacteria, and many other...

Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a non-toxic powder comprised of the crushed fossils of freshwater and marine organisms. On the microscopic...

Ticks are small parasites that live in wooded and grassy areas. Like fleas, ticks need blood to survive so they attach themselves to a...

Essential oils are huge right now — for people and for pets. But did you know that some are dangerous to animals? That’s right: Your...