Pets & Animals / treasure valley

Get Ready to Hike & Camp With Your Dog

Get Ready to Hike & Camp With Your Dog

The Idaho wilderness is full of beautiful and remote locations to visit. From a short backpacking hike to a quick jaunt in the hills, there are hundreds of trailheads to enjoy. Having your best four-legged friend come along seems like no brainer. If you’re not prepared though, your hike can turn into headache.

Read more
Hummingbird Scouts

Hummingbird Scouts

Hummingbird, scouts? I had always believed that the first hummingbirds that showed up in spring were scouts. These brave souls came early to find the best places to eat and raise a family. Then somehow let the other birds in the south know it is safe to head north? 
Read more
Hummingbirds That Frequent the Treasure Valley

Hummingbirds That Frequent the Treasure Valley

Considering how fast these little miracles of nature move, they are hard to identify but here in the Treasure Valley, four have been documented. We have the Rufous, Anna’s hummingbird, the Broad-Tailed and the Calliope.
Read more
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.
Read more
Transitioning Between Dog Foods

Transitioning Between Dog Foods

Zamzows dog food is a calorie dense product and the amount you will need to feed will most likely decrease. The feeding guidelines noted on the back of the bag have been established by researchers to best address your dogs weight and size. Overfeeding is a significant cause of diarrhea and gas. Your dog may appear to be hungry but be assured they are receiving all of the nutrients that their body needs. Overfeeding your dog can contribute to significant health risks which can include joint problems and Diabetes.
Read more
Training a Rabbit to Use a Litter Box

Training a Rabbit to Use a Litter Box

We all love those cute little rabbit eyes and twitching nose and little cottontail. But did you know that cute little rabbit inside the hutch on the back patio would love to join you inside? Sure you bring him inside every now and then, but did you know that he could be litter trained just like a house cat?
Read more
Proper Placement of Your New Bird Feeder

Proper Placement of Your New Bird Feeder

If you feed them, they will come. For the most part, when it comes to wild birds, this is true. There are however some things that you can do to increase the chance of getting a large variety of aviary friends to visit your back yard and feed more frequently.
Read more
Keeping your pond plants blooming

Keeping your pond plants blooming

When evaluating the health of your pond and in particular your plant material, there are a few simple guidelines to follow that will prove useful in keeping your pond plants blooming all summer.

Read more
Choosing the proper depth for your pond

Choosing the proper depth for your pond

One very important aspect in constructing a pond is water depth. Here are a few simple suggestions depending on the type of pond you plan to build.
Read more
Time for Ticks

Time for Ticks

As the weather begins to change we will be outside much more often with our dogs. Just like we are becoming more active, so is the rest of nature, including ticks.
Read more