The Missouri Valley tournament, affectionately referred to as Arch Madness, returns to St. Louis for what should be another thrilling weekend of postseason basketball. The top two favorites are obvious, but there is plenty of intrigue in the middle seeds. Wichita State and Northern Iowa are the alpha and omega of the MVC this year, running neck-and-neck at the top and splitting their regular-season series. The Shockers edged out the Panthers by just one game to win the top seed.
Canine Flea Spot-on-These are oil based products such as Advantage and Frontline Plus that are put on one or two spots on your dog's back. This type of dog flea medicine is safe. You use gloves to avoid irritation on human hands. They work when you spread the oil throughout the skin, killing the fleas.
Your vet might recommend a flea bath for puppies under the age of 6 weeks, if the animal is heavily infested. After using a flea shampoo appropriate for puppies in a warm water bath, thoroughly towel dry the puppy. If necessary, use a hair dryer -- not on the hot setting -- to dry him. It's vital that the puppy stay warm, as it's hard for him to regulate his body temperature and he easily could get sick.