SimplePetCare.com now offers free animated pet illustrations to our visitors. One of our very talented designers created several fun illustrations that capture the demeanor of some of our favorite pets.

The free illustrations can be found on our website by clicking here. Feel free to use these illustrations anywhere you wish on your website. To use the animations, simply copy and paste the code provided on to your website - use the images wherever you want, for as long as you want. All we ask is that you do not alter the code provided in any way and that you tell your friends about our designs.

As the weather gets warmer, it’s important to understand the potential dangers that face your furry friend in the great outdoors. Ticks, microscopic parasites that burrow their heads below the surface of the pet’s skin causing disease and irritation become prevalent in the warmer summer months.

Ticks are common in almost every part of the world, but are especially prevalent on beaches, in open fields and in wooded areas. These parasites are typically found between the toes and in the ears of household pets. The best protection is prevention - flea and tick collars should be worn during the summer months.

If your pet gets a tick, the parasite should be removed right away. To remove a tick, cover the back of the tick with oil or alcohol and wait for the tick to back out of the skin. If using tweezers, make sure that the entire tick is removed and that the head of the tick is not broken off under the skin. Never use a hot match to remove ticks.