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Here comes summer and its sunshine. It is time to spend more evenings out and enjoy many trips to the beach.

Finally! You can now take your furry friend on longer walks without worrying about sudden changes in the weather.

Your children can spend longer hours playing around with their dog specially that they do not have assignments that are due soon!

Though summer promises you many good days, it might bring a major sort of discomfort for your pet. What is that? You ask? Well, those little creatures called fleas might want to have a home in your dog’s coat. Does that mean you will need to be worried all the time? Sure not!

Because Pet Barn cares about you and your pet, it provides you with more information on the matter. Here you can read about what complications fleas can cause to your pet and how you protect him from those parasites.

What problems can fleas cause to your pet?

As we mentioned before, fleas can be a main source of it discomfort for your dog, and here are several problems that those parasites can cause.

  • Allergy to fleas’ saliva.

If your dog is one of those unlucky allergic ones, a fleabite is likely to irritate his skin and cause him intensive itching. The poor little one will do to whatever it takes to relive that scorching pain, so you will see him repeatedly scratching his coat.

  • Tapeworm

If fleas took shelter in your pet’s skin, he might swallow one while grooming himself.  When this happens, it gives your dog what we call tapeworms, which are internal parasite that set up home in the intestines of your dog causing him vomiting, diarrhea, loss weight among other several symptoms.

  • Bacterial Diseases

In addition to all previously mentioned, fleas’ more-serious danger stems from the fact that they can be transmitters of some kinds of bacteria. One study showed that 50 percent of fleas were carrying at least one bacterial disease.

Tips to protect your dog from fleas

You might have ended up feeling worried after finishing reading the first part of this blog. You do not need to. There are some easy tips that can totally help you protect your canine friend from fleas this summer and every summer if carefully taken into consideration.

  • Keep your house and yard clean

This might sound like we are stating the obvious. We are! We are doing so because this a very important tip that cannot be stressed enough.

Flea eggs can stay alive in your house during the cold months. Cleaning your house specially your couches, carpets, pet’s bedding removes those eggs before they hatch and turn into a much bigger problem.

As fleas might find it a good idea to lay their eggs in your yard, it is best to keep it clean. Mowing the lawn, raking leaves and removing brush clipping help you prevent them from doing so.

  • Use fleas prevention products throughout the year

Though fleas prosper and spread during summertime, you need to use flea prevent product for your dog during all the seasons for the year. Although the chance of your dog getting fleas during the cold months is minor, you do not want to risk it! If your dog escapes fleas in the previous winter, he might not as lucky during the next winter. Instead of gambling it, ask your vet and choose a good preventive product and make sure to use it regularly.

  • Do not use old protective products

If you have been a pet parent for quite a long time, it is possible that you have some old flea products laying around. You are not advised to use those. They are probably harmless but ineffective. To make sure you are doing things right, check with your vet and find the products that work best for your furry friend.

  • Regular check up your dog for fleas

Fleas and itching go hand-in-hand but do not wait until you see your dog scratching his coat to check for fleas. Always have a flea comb in the house and run it through your dog coat. If you found that your dog has any, do not panic. Remove the parasites and use products that kill them. In case your dog shows symptoms of any flea-borne disease, run to your vet and follow the instructions that he gives you.

When it comes to fleas, prevention is key!

Several preventive measures can be taken to make sure that your dog is flea-free. Some of those are introduced before and are easy to follow. Your four-legged friend is waiting for an amazing summer to spend with you so give him just that. Help him avoid the pain of itching, scratching, and any other further complications caused by fleas by taking all necessary steps needed.

Cats are naturally clean. They spend most of their time sleeping, eating, and cleaning themselves and other cats by licking their coat and the others’ coats. You have probably noticed that your cat does so. Did you know that such an activity is called “allogrooming,” though? Allogrooming, which is also a bonding technique between cats, means that cats use parts of their bodies, mainly their tongues, as mentioned before, to dust away any fleas, dirt, or loose hair from their coat. However, this does not mean that you can leave your kitten’s hygiene to her alone. You have to follow some tips. In this blog, we will tell you how to properly take care of your kitten’s hygiene.

Watch Out for Parasites

As a kitten’s owner, you have two responsibilities when it comes to parasites.

The first one is to make sure that your kitten gets all the necessary vaccinations so that she does not get parasites or other diseases that you can protect her from. Keep up with your vet to make sure your cat gets all the vaccinations she needs at the proper time.

The second one is brushing your kitten’s coat yourself. This does not only help keep a close eye on any fleas or ticks your cat might have, help you protect her from swallowing hairballs-which gives him a stomachache- but also gives you a great bonding opportunity with this furry friend. To tell you the truth, this will not be an easy task, so you need to pay patient and start gently. Get a good brush and start moving it first with and then against the direction of hair’s growth so that you can untangle any knots. If possible, try to end the brushing session with a game. In this way, your cat can be more excited and less reluctant about the next session. In case you notice your cat has gotten any kind of parasite consult your vet and get her the proper treatment.

Take Care of Your Kitten’s Oral Hygiene

As you have been informed before, cats are clean but guess what? Cats cannot brush their own teeth, and it is of great importance that you take care of their oral hygiene. Start brushing your kitten’s teeth using a special cat’s toothpaste and a special cat’s toothbrush at an early age. This way, your cat will get accustomed to this routine, which protects her from tooth loss, inflamed gum, and bad breath.

Moreover, It is a good idea to take your cat to the vet to check her teeth on a monthly basis to avoid potential problems, and do not forget that your vet is the one to consult if you have any concerns about your cat’s teeth.

Cats Are Clean, but a Bath Is Necessary

Even though cats try to keep themselves clean all the time, a bath is a healthy routine that should not be left out. Allogrooming does not eliminate dandruff or make your cat smell better. The bad news is that cats are not usually attracted to water, so it is a good idea to get your kitten used to having a bath at an early age. The good news, however, is that cats need a bath every 4 to 6 weeks.

To make the bathing experience easier for both you and your kitten, follow these tips.

  • Try to have a long play session before giving your kitten her bath. This way, he or she grows too tired to resist.
  • If you do not want to be scratched, you need to trim your cat’s nails before bathing her.
  • Use a sprayer to wet your kitten, and avoid spraying water directly at her nose, ear, or eyes. It is a good idea to put cotton in your kitten’s ears to keep water out.
  • Use little of a good cat shampoo with some water to massage your kitten from head to tail.
  • Rinse your kitten with warm water, and make sure that you get rid of all soap residue.
  • With a washcloth, wipe your kitten’s face with water.
  • With a towel, dry your kitten in a warm place and blow dry her.

After you are done, reward your kitten and give her a special treat. If you do so, your kitten associates bathing with a positive feeling, which makes future baths easier for you.

To Conclude,

Your Kitten’s Good Hygiene Helps Her Stay Healthy

This little creature, who is your new kitten needs your attention and care. Indeed, she will instinctively keep herself as clean as possible, but there are certain things you need to help her with.

Oral hygiene is one of those crucial things. Get her used to that because it allows her to keep her teeth sound and healthy and avoid any dental pain.

Though grooming might not be a pleasant experience at first, you will like it once your kitten gets used to it. It will give a unique bonding experience, especially if coupled with a bathing experience that you need to get your kitten accustomed to from an early age.

Those grooming tips help keep your kitten not only be healthy and happy but also always smelling good. No matter how reluctant you might find your kitten to be at first, be patient, whether when brushing her coast, brushing her teeth, or bathing her. The results are worth the efforts.

Your new puppy or kitten is now lying in his new home, your home! You have dreamt of this moment for quite a long time. Probably, you needed to exert extra efforts to convince your partner or your parents about this new big step: getting a new member to the family. This member is a little bit different. She/he is your four-legged furry friend who needs special care. Because you want to be a responsible parent, you will continually educate yourself about taking care of him or her. You want to always see them happy because that brings you a lot of happiness yourself. After all, what could be more joyful than watching your pet grows next to you, joyous and safe! It will mean the world for you.

Because Pet Barn cares, we try to help you succeed as a pet parent. That is why we offer you 5 tips that you will find very useful as a new pet parent.

Be Patient.
Though it might be difficult for you to know this, it is better to try not to hug your pet on the first day he comes to your house. Why is that? Remember that your pet could have been separated from his family, parents, or siblings, so he needs time. Your dog or cat needs some time to become familiar with their surroundings and with you! Your job at this stage is to be patient. After your pet gets accustomed to you, you can show him all the affection you want.

Make Sure He Is Safe at His New Home

Your pet will try to explore his new surroundings in many different ways. Your new furry friends will try to lick things around them, smell them, or scratch some. They will probably even try to taste them, which might be accompanied by some jumping and excitement. This can be harmful. That is why your job starts before you even get your pet to your house. That is right! You need to pet-proof your home. Here is what you should primarily do: make sure you keep dangerous stuff like cleaning agents, clothes, and shoes out of your pet’s reach. Moreover, remember that wires, sharp and small objects can be dangerous elements to leave lying around, so store them away before your pet arrives at his new home.

Watch them Closely

Here is something you might not want to hear: your pet is likely to escape during his first days at his new home. If you do not want that to happen, you need to watch him closely. When you open the door or a window close to the street, keep your eye on your cat. When you take your dog out for a walk, he might try to run, so getting him a leash or a no-pull harness is important.

Take Care of Their Diet

Buying the right high-quality food for your pet means fewer visits to vets. It means that your pet will have fewer health problems and feel happier. You should bear in mind that your pet needs different kinds of food at each stage of his life. It might be a good idea to consult your vet about what to give your pet, depending on his age. We, at Pet Barn, take good care of the food brands we choose for your pets. You can find more about our collections and choose what best suits your cat or dog.
Also, remember that a balanced nutritious diet is, of course, important, but it is essential to offer food and water to your pet in clean bowels.
Your Vet Is Your Greatest Resource
No matter how much information is offered on the Internet, some of which can be very helpful, like this blog, your main source should be your vet. Your vet is the one to go to know what food or vaccination you need to give your pet. Your vet is the one to go to if you notice your pet is showing any signs of discomfort. He is the one to consult when your pet suffers from diarrhea or any other distress. An annual checkup is something not to be ignored. It helps you to make sure that your pet is completely healthy.

Taking Care of Your New Pet Might Be an Overwhelming but a Satisfactory Experience!
As you have seen before, taking care of a new pet is not an easy task. It will help if you educate yourself about how to deal with those new arrivals so that they feel truly welcomed and gradually grow to trust you. Make sure that you take your vet’s advice about what food to choose for your pet depending on his age to ensure that he enjoys good health, and do not forget to pet-proof your house before even your pet arrives at your home. The joyful days you will spend together later deserve the trouble you will go through at the beginning.
When you decided to get a new pet, you knew it is a lot of hard. You knew that it would be an overwhelming experience, but you also knew it would be a satisfactory one. It is. Nothing will match the happiness you will experience watching your pet growing happily and healthily.

Let us admit it between us: taking care of a pet is not an easy task. It can be challenging at times, but it is always enjoyable. What makes this task difficult is that you always want to give your pet the best no matter what. You will do whatever it takes to get him what is sure to protect him and keep him safe, whether it is food, toys, or grooming products. You always go for high-quality items. After all, he has become an important member of the family, right? Because you care, you choose

Pet Barn to be your store. Because Pet Barn cares, we choose the best products for your pets! Check some of them here and see our various collections for yourself:

And listen up! Pet Barn has something to tell you that you will find very interesting:

If you want to pamper your pet and take really good care of him, Biogance is one of the best choices you can make.

Probably, you are reading the above sentence and saying, “Yeah, sure! That is the kind of choice I want to make. So, what is Biogance, and why is it an excellent choice? Biogance is a brand that offers care and hygiene products for animals, and our Pet’s Barn store chose it to be one of its main products for a reason! We chose it for your dogs and puppies to make sure we give them the best grooming experience. Find out more about “How We Groom Your Dog at Pet Barn!

Why we chose Biogance? You wonder? Here are some of our reasons:

When you go for Biogance products, you save animals!

You might wonder: How is that even related to pampering and taking care of my dog? Well, here is the sad truth. People test new products on animals to make sure they are safe. We all know that, but this is not only true about human products. Animal products might be tested on animals, too. You are probably thinking now, “I do not want that to ever happen to my pet. I do not want any animal to go through such an experience”. Well, then go for Biogance. Biogance products are never tested on animals. So, be a responsible pet parent, and protect his friends from dangerous testing by buying Biogance products.

A Biogance Product is the Result of Combined Efforts, and so It Protects Your Pet’s Coat!

Guess what! Biogance products are all pet-friendly! What does that mean? Well, pets grooming products often contain two elements that are bad for your furry friend. The first is Phenoxyethanol. This one is used in grooming products as a preservative element and can cause irritation or allergy to your dog. Companies that do not use this element go for Paraben, which is also a preservative element and can cause allergic reactions with some puppies or dogs. Your pet might not be allergic to it, but why take the risk if you can play it safe? Play it safe and choose a Biogance product! A Biogance product is a result of the combined efforts of very knowledgeable and highly experienced veterinarians, pharmacists, and chemists. Each contributed his time and knowledge to bring a product that is free of any harmful elements! It is a product that is entirely organic so that your dog or pet can maintain his coat or skin health!

Biogance Products Help Save the Environment!

Do you not want to help save your pet’s bigger home? Our bigger home! Our mother nature! She gave you many gifts, one of which is your dog! Your new family member that you go back home after work to find him waiting at your door happily wagging his tail! Not only are Biogance products not tested on animals and free of harmful ingredients, but they also come in a recyclable package and are totally free on any polluting products and raw materials. You have the option to be responsible and help save the environment for us, humans and them, our lovely puppies, so take it now and go for a Biogance product.

Biogance Helps Your Dog Cope with Environmental Changes!  

Do your dog who now lives with you in the same house usually live in hot or cold climates? Probably, they are used to live in an environment very different from the one you brought him to. Right? Notice that your dog will feel lazy when the weather is hot if he was naturally programmed to live in colder areas of the world. Because of this, it is vital to choose products that restore elasticity and bring vitality and balance to his coat when grooming him or her. Guess what products to go to? You are right: Biogance. It is one of Biogance’s values to keep innovating and improving its products to help your dog survive some dangerous environmental factors such as air conditioning, oxidation, and tobacco smoke.

So, Buying Biogance Does Not Only Mean Buying Hig-Quality Products!

Previously, we discussed some of the reasons you should buy Biogance products for your dog besides their exceptional quality.

Your pet trusts you and knows quite well that you will not hesitate to get him the best! He knows that when you have the option to safely protect his coat, save his fellow animals from testing new products on them, help save the environment for you and him, you will do just that. You will choose Biogance. Get Biogance for your dog once, and you will get it every time. Give your pet what he truly deserves!

 

As a pet shop in Kuwait, PetBarn provides a wide range of products from food to clothes, furniture, and much more.

We carefully select the brands that we sell in our pet store in Kuwait so that our guests and their little precious ones are always pampered and satisfied.

We provide a wide range of suppliers so that anyone can find whatever suits them best.

But do you want to know a secret?

We do have some personal favorites when it comes to pet food in general. These products always get sold out quicker than others because our guests and their pets just love them.

In this blog, we will be mentioning two of our favorite pet food brands and we will be telling you what makes them so special.

1- Canagan

Canagan is a leading food brand for both dogs and cats. They say that it is replicated to be similar to your pet’s ancestral diet. They are free of artificial flavours, colours or preservatives. We definitely recommend this product if you care about your dog or cat’s overall health because this brand targets many aspects of your pet’s wellbeing.

At Pet Barn, these are some of the Canagan pet products we sell:

  • Canagan Dental For Dogs: Medium kibbles for all life stages and for all breeds. It contains Higher meat content and ProDen PlaqueOff®.
  • Canagan Highland Feast For Dogs: Duck, Turkey, Pheasant and Salmon flavors available for all life stages and for all breeds.
  • Canagan Light Senior For Dogs: This product provides your companions with a host of biologically appropriate nutrients in an ideal ratio of animal protein to vegetable, plus beneficial botanicals. Senior and overweight dogs can suffer with joint problems and so we’ve added plenty of the joint health compounds glucosamine, MSM and chondroitin to help.
  • Canagan Small Breed Scottish Salmon for Dogs: Small salmon flavored kibbles for all life stages and for all breeds. This grain free product is composed of 60% Scottish salmon white fish, herring and trouts, 40% fruit, vegetable and herbs.
  • Canagan Light / Senior For Cats: Canagan Light / Senior / Sterilized is for overweight, senior or sterilized cats. This recipe features high levels of super digestible protein delivered by an unprecedented selection of delicious natural ingredients.
  • Canagan Scottish Salmon For Cats: This recipes is Freshly prepared deboned Scottish salmon further boosted with the inclusion of herring, trout and whitefish. It is for all life stages and it is completely low carb.

 

2- Royal Canin

Mostly, we have this brand for cat food, and we have almost all the types such as:

  • Baby Cat Royal Canin: A newborn kitten requires its mother’s milk to form protective antibodies for natural defense. However, transitioning into solid foods is vitally important as his immune system is still in the development stage. This product Provides the nutrition a kitten needs to develop strong bones, teeth and a healthy immune and digestive system.
  • British Short Hair Royal Canin: This product is formulated to help support healthy bones and joints. Enriched with Omega 3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA).
  • Digestive Sensitive Royal Canin: This formula features highly digestible proteins to promote digestive health and reduce stool odor for your indoor cat. It also includes a uniquely balanced blend of vitamins and minerals promotes your pet’s optimal health and wellness. The protein included is at an optimal level to support muscle and bone strength while still maintaining digestive health in your cat’s sensitive tummy.
  • Homelife indoor Royal Canin: It contains a moderate fat content adapted to the lower activity of indoor cats. This product helps stimulate the elimination of ingested hair thanks to specific fibers including psyllium.
  • Intense Beauty Wet Food Royal Canin: It contains high levels of omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids to help your cat maintain a beautiful coat and healthy skin.
  • Light Weight Royal Canin: Maintaining an ideal body condition and muscle mass is a crucial aspect of your cat’s overall health. That’s why an ideal weight – as well as muscle and bone strength maintenance – is essential to maintaining long-term bone and joint strength. It contains a very high protein content and a low-fat content in order to keep your cat feeling full which is the key to stopping its attempts to overeat.

Check out our website to find out which other Royal Canin products we sell!

We take your pet’s diet and health as our number one priority and this is why we insist on providing you with the best of the best.

Royal Canin and Canagan are only some of the brands we sell. Please check our website for more options and variety.

Let us know in the comments section below if you tried these products or not.