Island Tails

08/31/2026

Beautiful Blue, AKA My Shadow… wherever I go he follows. ❤️

08/31/2026

Beautiful Beans, always keeping a close eye on me… he even helps me scoop his p**p. 😉❤️🤗

08/31/2026

New research roundup: What we know about permethrin (the active ingredient in many flea/tick spot-ons) and why “dog-safe” doesn’t mean “cat-safe.”
A new toxicology review pulls together the science on how permethrin works, and where the real risks are:
🧠 How it works: Permethrin overstimulates nerve cells by keeping sodium channels open too long, causing tremors and repetitive firing. That’s what kills fleas and ticks, and it’s also why overexposure causes tremors in mammals.
🐕 Dogs: Generally tolerate labeled topical use. Most of the product stays in the hair coat and top skin layer (a “reservoir”) rather than entering the bloodstream, which is why it keeps working for weeks.
🐈 Cats: A completely different story. Cats can’t clear permethrin the way dogs can, and canine spot-ons are 45-65% permethrin vs. 0.05-0.1% in cat-labeled products. In one major case series, nearly 97% of exposed cats got sick and over 10% died, almost always from a dog product being shared, or even just from grooming a recently treated housemate.
💧 It doesn’t stay put: That same “reservoir” in the coat can transfer to hands, bedding, furniture, bathwater, and even outdoor runoff, so residue exposure isn’t limited to the treated pet.
✅ The takeaway:
Never use dog flea/tick products on cats, even “just a little”
Keep cats and freshly treated dogs separated until the product has dried/settled
Wash your hands after application
Store and dispose of applicators where curious pets can’t reach them
Be precise about which product goes on which species, and lean on natural products for prevention, when you don’t have parasites to treat.
Learn about safer, natural flea and tick products in my article, link in comments🐾

08/31/2026

Please be careful if your dog is going swimming
Veterinary Poisons Information Service and Animal PoisonLine

08/31/2026

The Love is Real…. So grateful for my Clients! Beautiful Charlie & I enjoying our Visits. ❤️

08/31/2026

Haha!! 🤣

08/31/2026

While most dogs that become infected with Lyme Disease from a tick do not get sick, disease and symptoms still do occur. Take a look at the most common signs associated with Lyme Disease. If you are concerned about any symptoms, give us a call. Prevention is the best strategy, so make sure your dog is on preventive tick medication.

08/31/2026

It was a weekend full of furry fun & love, Im happy to be back with Stunning Boys Beans & Blue. 🖤🤍🩶

08/31/2026

After spending the summer with the whole family together, your dog or cat may be affected by the abrupt change in routine once your kids go back to school. Not only will they have to deal with a new schedule, but there are safety concerns to take into consideration for pets at home alone. Here are some tips for a smooth, back-to-school transition for your pet.

To read more on back-to-school pet safety, click the link in our comments.

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Luego de pasar el verano con toda la familia reunida, es posible que tu perro o gato se vea afectado por el cambio repentino en la rutina cuando los niños regresen a la escuela. No solo tendrán que adaptarse a un nuevo horario, sino que también hay aspectos de seguridad que debes tener en cuenta para las mascotas que se quedan solas en casa. Aquí tienes algunos consejos para que la transición al regreso a clases sea tranquila para tu mascota.

Consulta los comentarios para ver la gráfica en español.

08/31/2026

Does anyone recognize this sweet pupper? Found in .

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14hdVWT8G3X/?mibextid=wwXIfr

FOUND -VICTORIA / JAMES BAY & OSWEGO ST. AREA
🐾🐾🐾 HE IS NOW WITH VACS 🐾🐾🐾

City / Municipality: Victoria

Location Found: James Bay - Oswego St

Time: 1:00 PM

Date: August 28, 2026

Collar / Tags: None

Breed / Colours / General Description: Frenchie mix

Male / Female: Male

Chip / Tattoo:

General Behaviour: Calm, sweet, trusting, cuddly

CONTACT FLED :250 479 0911 or 250 213 1420