Pet Nutrition & Health Blog

Coconut Oil - Nature's Sunscreen

Coconut Oil - Nature's Sunscreen

We're in the thick of summer now! It's a great time to hit the dog park or the beach with your buddy and soak up some summer sun. And as you grab your sunhat and sunglasses, did you consider that your dog might need sun protection, too? But hats and sunglasses and cover-ups aren't the best accessories for dogs so you may be wondering if there is a natural sunscreen option available for your pet.

Pyrethrum vs. Permethrin: Know Which Insecticides Are Safe

Pyrethrum vs. Permethrin: Know Which Insecticides Are Safe

Pyrethrum is a genus class of plants in the Chrysanthemum family, which includes the herbal plant feverfew. Pyrethrum also refers to the natural insecticide that comes from this plant species. When looking for flea treatments for your pet, don't be fooled by pyrethrum's man-made chemical replacement, permethrin. Permethrin is the synthetic version of pyrethrum that is chemically man-made to use as an insect repellent, most commonly for fleas found on dogs.