shizen said:we got 2.5 inches of rain in the last rain dump. i'm sure my garden was happy to receive that gift.
i went out to survey damage, if any, groom irises, and make notes on a to-do list. i see the white flies have swarmed the hibiscus, which will need spraying (water and eucalyptus soap), weeds that are already popping up all over, and i did a little iris grooming.
that will all have to wait, because it's spa day for mia. after our recent trip, where there are deer ticks, i found a tick lodged behind her ear. so, it's bath time, nails to be clipped , feet to be manicured, and pads and tail to be groomed. the garden will have to wait til tomorrow. i want to make sure there aren't any more ticks that i have missed. ( luckily and yuck) the insect found wasn't more than an 1/8" skin tag.
i found a handy plastic tool on amazon that hooks under the tick's "mouth" and the tool is twisted so the tick releases without leaving parts behind under the skin. now all i have to do is monitor mia to make sure she hasn't been infected with lyme disease. but i read that you cannot take them in prematurely (before 4 wk.). the blood work may come back 'negative' because the bacteria hasn't had a chance to present itself.
i'm monitoring her, and i'm not liking where the tick was removed. it's still bright red. i will take her in next week if the color doesn't improve, or she exhibits other symptoms such as depression, or not eating.
sorry to digress.
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