Tag Archives | prevention

Foods To Avoid Feeding Your Dog

Posted August 21, 2012

Many foods that are edible to humans can be very toxic to dogs. If eaten they can develop everything from mild symptoms to extremely severe ones for your furry friends. Here are some foods to avoid feeding your dog. This list is ever growing and very incomplete here are just a few… Foods to Avoid: [...]

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Six Reasons Why You Should Run With Your Dog

Posted February 8, 2012

1.) People don’t have tails that wag On days that your dragging , Fido can remind you that running can be joyful. His wagging tail, smiling face, and friskiness is contagious!  He can help you continue to keep going with his relaxed strides and breathes. 2.) Dogs are natural athletes Dogs are natural runners.  You [...]

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Special Alert: Dog Influenza – How to keep your pet safe.

Posted November 17, 2011

Be aware: There is a canine influenza going around.  Its not harmful to humans.  To date, there has been no report of it spreading from dog to human; but it’s an new emerging pathogen in the dog population.  The CDC says that if the dog contracts this illness, they will develop a cough, runny nose and fever. [...]

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Tips for dog and children interaction

Posted October 23, 2011

Walk slow, never run up to a dog. Don’t scream and shout around dogs.  If you startle them they may snap at you. If you see a dog you would like to pet, first ask the owner.  If they say no, don’t touch the dog.  If they say yes, then calmly walk up to the [...]

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