May 3rd, 2008
Posted by lechicpet
Late Spring is the best time to begin your seasonal pest program. There are 2,000 known species of fleas worldwide. But the cat flea, which bites cats, dogs and humans, is the most infamous indoor troublemaker. For every flea found on your animal, there are approximately 30 more in your home.
Most chemical flea control products target only 5 percent of the flea population, the adults. Because fleas become stronger and more immune to chemicals with each generation, toxic chemicals must be repeatedly applied. And, although a product may claim to be natural, some natural ingredients may cause allergic reactions or have toxic effects in animals.
Here are natural, easy tips to prevent fleas from entering your home:
- Spray microscopic nematodes in moist, shady spots outside, even in flower and vegetable gardens. The worms eat flea larvae and can reduce populations by 90 percent within 24 hours.
- Set eucalyptus leaves inside and out because fleas can’t stand the smell. Buy bunches at a craft store, cut them up and place leaves and stems in open glass jars. Set one or two in each room of the house. Also, hang pod-filled socks from branches around the yard.
Follow these tips to safely manage flea populations indoors:
- Create a specific pet sleeping area that’s easy to clean often.
- Restrict pets’ access to attics and basements.
- Vacuum carpeting, furniture and floors weekly. When fleas are present, burn the bag promptly for effective disposal.
- Regularly wash all bedding and rugs that your pet has contact with.
- Comb your pet daily with a fine-toothed metal flea comb. Pull in the direction of the fur and drown fleas in soapy water.
- At night, diligently place a dish of soapy water under a light near your pet’s bed to attract and trap fleas.
- Treat your pet monthly with a homemade repellent. Place a thinly sliced lemon in a pint jug. Cover with boiling water and let the mixture soak overnight. In the morning, spray or rub the mixture into your pet’s skin and fur until damp, not wet.
A Le Chic Spa visit will help too! Our citrus shampoo contains d-limonene, a natural oil found in oranges and grapefruits. Not only will your pet smell yummy but d-limonene is a natural flea deterrent.
Remember, a healthy pet is less susceptible to pest infestations. A balanced diet, plenty of exercise & fresh air, and regular health checkups is your best defense!
May 1st, 2008
Posted by lechicpet
This week you’ll find two more spectacular food lines have been added to our selection. Weruva pet food ingredients are better than “human grade”. They use ingredients that humans actually eat! Protein sources from true muscle meats. Hand placed vegetables. Delicate processing. The end result is a super-luxe pet food that maintains natural and recognizable texture. Flavors like “Wok the Dog” and “Paw Lickin’ Chicken” are sure to tantalize your pet’s tastebuds.
We’re proud to be the only location on the Eastside where you can find Taste of the Wild canine & feline formulas. Not only will a visit to their informative website (http://www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com/) tell you all about this amazing grain free product but check out the internet chatter too. This food is working great for alot of people, even the owner of a sled dog racing team feeds her champion dogs this formula. If you’ve been wanting to try grain free but couldn’t get over the sticker shock, then look no further. This high quality grain free kibble is the least expensive grain free kibble on the market that we know of. Satisfy your pet’s innate need for a varied diet of proteins like Bison, Quail, Venison and Salmon. Lean proteins that are smoked and roasted for optimum flavor. Caution: Side effects may include uncontrollable begging, less frequent and less smelly poo, and possibly, howling at the moon.
April 28th, 2008
Posted by lechicpet
Wow! It’s been a couple months now since our Grand Opening and we’re so happy with the response we’ve garnered so far. Indeed, we added a few more products by popular request, so if you haven’t been in since March, stop in and see what’s new.
An added freezer for raw frozen diets includes lamb, venison, rabbit, beef and chicken in a variety of serving sizes. Also, bison bones which are an alternative to the beef marrow bones currently in the Natural Pet Pantry freezer are perfect for a larger dog. There is so much information available on raw diets now that I could provide literally thousands of resources but a friendly place to start is: http://www.dogster.com/forums/home.php . If you don’t have the time for a Raw diet for your pet, a premium kibble supplemented with raw when you can is the next best option.
Le Chic Pet now offers dry & raw dehydrated food by Addiction, Petcurean and Orijen. With novel proteins like Kangaroo & Apples and hypo-allergenic formulas like Salmon & Oatmeal, these foods are sure to add the variety to your pet’s diet they need to thrive.
We have also stocked soft & hard training treats by Simon & Huey’s and an amazing all natural dog chew called the Himalayan Dog Chew that is both palette-pleasing and long lasting. Thanks Charlie Brown and Tonka for your great product recommendations!
March 10th, 2008
Posted by lechicpet
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