NORTHCOUNTRY NEWS 

~ Pet Talk With Jennifer Liang ~

 

 

 

Pet Talk with Jennifer Liang is a column seen in our Northcountry News print version. We have added it to our website so that our online readers may also enjoy reading her bi-weekly columns as seen in the paper. 

 

We hope you enjoy Pet Talk, as it is an informative column 

talking about the many aspects of having pets as a part of your family.

BUG BITES!!!!! 

 

Oh my!!! My poor dog has been eaten alive by black flies, and mosquitoes. When I let her in the other day I noticed she was scratching fiercely. So me, being the protective mom that I am to my furkids, I flipped her over on her back and was shocked to see that her whole entire tummy was covered with bug bites!  

        

So after giving her a bath, (and becoming wetter then she did), I went to work on bug repellent recipes that would not make her sick if she licked it off herself. (Basenjis are super clean dogs and very much cat like).  

        

This is the recipe that I found and it work wonders! You can mix Avon’s Skin So Soft half and half with water and add a couple of drops of white vinegar and it won’t make your dog sick if they ingest it! My kitchen looked as if I was creating some sort of chemistry project. I had bottles and cups strewn throughout my kitchen half full of different mixes. (The things I do for my pets!) Needless to say, Keiki does not get bitten anymore as long as I spray her once a day with my new found concoction.  

        

Now, for all of you pet owners out there with pets that are getting bug bitten, this mix works on all animals. (Although a cat might be a little perturbed when you spray him with something wet) 

        

Here are some additional tips on how to prevent the dreaded bug bites and keep you your pets healthy… 

 

1. Keep your lawn cut short. These flying creatures that bite LOVE tall grass because it holds moisture. We all know where mosquitoes and black flies breed…any place that is moist. 

 

2. Spray your pet down once a day with a bug repellent. The mix I talked about works great.  

 

3. When you bath your pet, try to use a shampoo that is not too fragrant. Biting bugs are attracted to the smell. 

 

4. If it is especially muggy outside, only let your pet out long enough to do his or her business. Less time outside when it is muggy means less bites from the buggies! 

 

5. And on a more serious note, PLEASE have your dog on heartworm medication that is taken once a month. Heartworm disease is carried by mosquitoes and transferred through bites. Heartworm can be deadly if not treated. 

 

So break out the concoctions and take your pet outside for some playtime…summer isn’t over yet!! 

 

If there are any pet issues you would like for me to cover in an upcoming article or just want information, feel free to email me at senjimomma@gmail.com. 

 

Questions or Comments? Contact Jennifer at senjimomma@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

        

This is a list of New Hampshire’s shelters along with their web addresses….happy pet adopting! 

 

Bedford- www.rescueleague.org 

Concord - www.concordspca.org 

Conway- www.petfinder.com/shelters/NH33.html 

Conway - www.conwayshelter.org 

Dover – www.cvhsonline.org 

East Derry - www.derryhumanesociety.com 

Enfield – www.uvhs.org 

Greenfield - www.csrne.org 

Hampton - www.safercats.com 

Jaffrey - www.safercats.com 

Laconia – ww.nhhumane.org 

Lancaster - www.lhsnokill.org 

Manchester - www.petfinder.com/shelters/fmas.html 

Marlborough - www.ferretwise.org 

Nashua - www.hsfn.org 

Ossipee - www.lrhs.net 

Raymond-www.newenglandbassethoundrescue.org 

Salem - www.interweave.net/feline 

Salem - www.sarl-nh.org 

Stratham - www.nhspca.org 

Suncook – www.petfinder.com/shelters/NH21.html 

Weare - www.wearewag.org 

West Swanzey - www.monadpets.org 

 

 

 

 

 

New England Equine Rescues 

 

New England Equine Rescues (NEER) is a constantly growing 501c3 organization dedicated to helping horses and horse rescues in any way possible. 

 

NEER’s primary focus is to network volunteers and horse people from all over the New England region. Through our network NEER provides direct intervention for abused or slaughter-bound equines, effective horse placement, foster homes, transportation and fundraising for NEER and other 501c3 horse rescue organizations in need. 

 

Secondarily NEER fundraises and provides active support of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. NEER believes in providing information, advice, referrals, and as much support as we can to stop the abuse, neglect, and slaughter of horses. 

 

There is no one facility, no one rescue, but a large group of people ranging from "an extra stall" to larger 501c3 organizations. 

 

We need horse angels, foster homes, sponsors, and networking help. For more information visit our website at www.newenglandequinerescues.com 

 

Email Beth Hill-Ross / Founder fatoldfarmwife@verizon.net or Mary Martin / MA Director  martinmaryd@comcast.net

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