Mark Ranalli
President & CEO
Helium Inc.

I live in Andover MA. I have two wonderful children and a saint for a wife. I've had the pleasure of helping build two other companies during my career, yet neither have been as exciting as what we're doing here at Helium. Being a part of Helium is a wonderful experience. I hope you all have a great experience with the site.

My passion is ...

Being the best dad possible

I know too much about ...

Removing tar from hard wood floors.... don't ask

My parents always told me ...

Hard work and integrity will open many doors

My childhood ambition ...

Starting and running an exciting company

My favorite memory ...

Too many to share.

Why I write ...

It's an elegant form of expression.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I'm a die hard classic 70's rock fan.

My first job ...

Tennis Monitor. It's a lot tougher than it looks - keeping a keen eye on 6 tennis courts.

Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to get ticks off a dog

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Ticks are bad news from the canine point of view. Not only are they an irritation, but they carry disease and at worst can cause paralysis. While no one wants a dog to suffer from ticks and pet owners are encouraged to take all the precautions they can to prevent them, these parasitic creatures are determined to find a host and may not be deterred by simple precautionary measures. Ticks want a meal, and your dog may just prove to be that temptation to the hungry tick. The process that your dog goes through as a result is irritating and causes discomfort, lasting from several hours to sever...

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