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Pets & Animals

Choosing the Right Flea and Tick Control for Your Pets

Choosing the Right Flea and Tick Control for Your Pets

There are several ways to prevent and treat ticks. They range in price and time commitment. Powders, sprays, and shampoos can be inexpensive but need to be done frequently while spot treatments and collars generally have a higher price tag but only need to be done monthly or seasonally.
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How Big is My Pond?

How Big is My Pond?

Guesses and wrong calculations are often more than 100 gallons off! A hundred gallons can mean the difference between a healthy dose or an overdose of medication and, in turn, the difference between life and death of pond inhabitants.
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Why People Add Enzam to Their Pet’s Food?

Why People Add Enzam to Their Pet’s Food?

Zamzows has been in the feed business since 1933, starting with farm animals and quickly adapting our formulas to meet the nutritional needs of companion animals. Over the decades, we have formulated and learned a lot about helping our beloved pets be healthy and the best recommendation we can make regardless of what food you’re feeding is to add Zamzows Enzam Nutritional Supplement.
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Goldfinches in Your Back Yard

Goldfinches in Your Back Yard

Idaho is fortunate to be home to a rich abundance of bird species from large birds of prey like the Golden Eagle to small songbirds like the American Goldfinch. Drawing birds into your backyard can be an easy way to bring the family together for the relaxing yet interactive hobby of birdwatching.
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Making Your Backyard Summer Safe.

Making Your Backyard Summer Safe.

As summer heats up we need to re-evaluate what type of environment our dog needs in the heat. Many of us leave our pets outside during the day so here are some simple tips to making your backyard summer safe...
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Keeping Your Pets Hydrated During Extreme Heat

Keeping Your Pets Hydrated During Extreme Heat

We have officially survived the hottest July on record!  Between long stretches of triple-digit temperatures, dry weather, and wildfires everywhere, we have all talked a lot about water this summer: drought, dry lawns, struggling plants, irrigation being shut off early, conserving water, drinking enough water, “Water, Water, Everywhere!”
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Baby Chicks Are Hatching!

Baby Chicks Are Hatching!

Spring is on the way and with it comes baby chickens. If you’re looking for a variety of new chicks for your backyard flock, look no further than your local Zamzows! All 13 Zamzows locations have a variety of baby chickens on the way. Zamzows only orders “pullets” so you’re almost guaranteed to get a laying hen! Don’t get tricked by a “straight run.” Straight Runs have a 50% chance of being a rooster, which you may not be able to keep!
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Muddy Yards and Muddy Paws

Muddy Yards and Muddy Paws

What is up with the mud this year?!? Mild winter weather has allowed us to get outdoors with our pets to frolic in the sunshine. But the warm days and cold nights, combined with precipitation have also created a perfect storm for nasty mud in our yard, and of course, the inevitable muddy paws that come back inside. So, what to do about this?
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Treasure Valley Wild Birds

Treasure Valley Wild Birds

Spring flowers and baby birds hatching make this a wonderful time to bird watch in the Treasure Valley! Zamzows has a few tips to make your wild bird hobby even better!
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Exploring Idaho’s Hiking Trails With Your Dogs

Exploring Idaho’s Hiking Trails With Your Dogs

Autumn is my favorite time to get outside with my dogs. The crisp temperatures and beautiful changing foliage energizes me and drives me out of my house, especially after the summer we just endured. For those living in the Treasure Valley, we have many options for dog-friendly hiking trails and breathtaking outings. An embarrassment of riches, a friend once told me.
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Preparing Your Chicken Coop for Winter

Preparing Your Chicken Coop for Winter

It’s getting cold outside, and your backyard flock is going to need your help in order to have a successful and productive winter. Zamzows has everything you need to keep your chickens happy and healthy. Here are a few tips on how to properly winterize your setup.

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Winter Safety For Dogs and Cats

Winter Safety For Dogs and Cats

Winter can be a stressful time for our dogs and cats. Especially when they need to stay outside for awhile. Keeping them comfortable when the temperatures drop presents some specific challenges we should address.
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