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Ticks can transmit serious diseases to animals and people (ticks themselves do not cause the disease; it is the bacteria harbored and transmitted by ticks causing the disease) and it only takes one tick bite to be infected by dangerous, sometimes even fatal, tick-borne disease. There are many different types of ticks throughout the United [...]

Every summer our dogs are exposed to a potentially deadly disease called heartworm disease. Heartworms are parasites transmitted by mosquitoes. We cannot prevent mosquitoes from coming back every summer, but we CAN prevent the dangerous parasites they carry to infest our dogs! Heartworm disease (also known as dirofilariasis) is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease [...]

Many dog parents find themselves in need of boarding facilities when they are unable to provide normal care. Some dog parents utilize dog daycare to provide social environment while they are at work. In such occasions, the goal is to select quality boarding/daycare facility to give your dog safe and good boarding experience. Here are [...]

Either on your property or elsewhere, you are responsible for picking up after your pet. Nobody likes this daunting task, but it’s got to be done! Proper handling of pet waste is important for you, your dog and your family. Animal feces can be a potential health hazard for you and your pet. Parasites such [...]

One of the many influences music has upon us is its impact on our moods. Each of us has different tastes in music and listens to different types of music depending on what kind of mood we are in. We may even change the type of music to change our mood, but how about dogs? [...]

Thousands of dogs become lost every day. It is important to make sure your dog has a proper identification in case he/she becomes lost. With a proper identification, there are far better chances your dog will return home sooner and safer. Collar and ID tag: An ID tag attached to a collar is the most [...]

Following foods are toxic to your dogs. Avoid feeding them to your dogs! Alcoholic Beverages Avocados Bitter almonds Broccoli (in large amounts) Caffeine – i.e. Coffee beans & grounds, tea, etc. Chocolate Cigarettes, tobacco, cigars Fatty Foods Grapes and raisins (including all associated products, such as juice or wine) Hops (use in home beer brewing) [...]

Why is chocolate toxic to dogs? Theobromine, a naturally occurring stimulant found in chocolate is responsible for a toxic reaction. Theobromine occurs naturally in cocoa beans which is present in all chocolate products. Dogs do not metabolize theobromine as fast as humans do – therefore, it can cause a serious reaction on their heart, kidneys, [...]

For most of us, getting a prescribed medication only takes a few steps: See a doctor, get a prescription, and fill it at a pharmacy – either retail or online. So, when it comes to getting a medication for your dog, what are the options? The easiest and most common way to get a prescription [...]

Good oral hygiene is a very important part of your dog’s overall health. People tend to think giving biscuits and dental bones/toys would to their dogs would be enough to keep their teeth clean, but it’s not that simple. They do help reduce plaque on your dog’s teeth, but not all. Plaque left on your [...]