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Summertime Dog Care

July 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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This summer keep your dog safe with these tips for dealing with heat, water, and those pesky fleas.

Summer weather is great - you can take your dog for a walk, go toss a ball, and numerous other activities that both you and your pet will enjoy. The sunshine is intoxicating, drawing everyone out for some fun. Unfortunately there are also drawbacks and dangers, and it is imperative that these be kept in mind for your dog's safety and well-being. Cars Never, ever leave your dog in the car, even if the windows are cracked. The inside of a car in the summer is like a hot oven, and can kill your ... Continue Reading

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Canine Heartworms 101

October 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Learn how your dogs can get heartworms, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.

Working in dog rescue, we see more than our fair share of heartworm positive dogs. We also get numerous questions related to heartworms and myths about heartworm infection. So, I thought I would do a write up on the topic and hopefully help arm you with knowledge. If you have questions that aren’t answered here, please ask. If I do not know the answer, I will find it for you. Near the end of this post I will share a very affordable treatment and prevention option for heartworms. I am NOT a ... Continue Reading

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