Spotting Animal Health Issues Early
Dog owners are generally used to getting their pets vaccinated on a regular basis. Still, protecting dogs from Lyme disease won’t be like protecting them from rabies. Some pets may never need the Lyme vaccine. All pet owners should discuss the situation with their veterinarians. There are many risk factors associated with Lyme disease, and many of them will relate to a pet’s habits and location.
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There are many diseases and ailments that can affect young puppies, but few are as worrisome as parvovirus. This condition causes serious lethargy, vomiting, fever, and a lack of appetite, and almost all puppies who come down with the disease pass away or are euthanized. How can you protect your puppy from this serious disease? Start by following these five tips.
1. Have your puppy vaccinated
You can typically have a puppy vaccinated for parvo at about six weeks of age. Read More»
Taking your new puppy to the dog park can be a fantastic way for them to get familiar with other dogs and get some much-needed exercise that will allow them to exert some energy. If you have never brought your puppy to a dog park in the past, there are several things that you’ll need to look into so that you can make sure that it will be a safe experience for your puppy. Read More»
Do you have an aging pet? If so, then it may be time to make some changes to better accommodate your senior or geriatric pet. The age at which a pet is considered “senior” can vary depending on the type of pet you have. For most pets, however, “senior” age is considered around ages 8-10 and above. When it comes to caring for an older pet, there are a few things you need to know. Read More»
When summer comes, pavement gets hot and your dog’s foot pads can get damaged when they walk on it. It can be hard to keep off hot pavement in summer sometimes, but there are ways to prevent or reduce the chance of foot damage. Here are ways that you can tell if your dog’s feet are burned and what you can do to prevent and treat the problem.
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