No one is probably more excited for warmer weather than your canine friend. While playing in the yard is good for your dog's health, the outdoors is also full of dangerous bugs that can transmit life-endangering diseases to your pet. In particular, ticks—the number of which typically peak in warm and humid months—can cause your dog to come down with a rare disease called Babesia. Here's more information about this illness and how you can protect your dog from it.
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Cats are usually the culprit when it comes to vet anxiety, but dogs can be anxious as well. If your dog is timid by nature or had less than stellar vet visits the past, it is important that you try to make this as easy as possible for your dog. Here are four things you can do to help your dog have a successful trip to the vet.
1. Make Trips to the Vet Like Any Other Trip
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In times of hot weather, dogs pant through their mouths and perspire through their paws to expel heat from their body. Unfortunately, these coping mechanisms are not always effective, and it's easy to overestimate your dog's ability to handle intense heat. Without taking special measures, your beloved companion can be vulnerable to heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses.
Set Out Extra Water
Your dog will naturally drink extra water on hot days.
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If you love your pets and are looking to provide the best care possible, you may be considering investing in pet grooming services. This can make it possible for your pets to look and feel great on a regular basis. Spending money on this service regularly can offer numerous benefits. Take a look at the following information to better understand the reasons as to why you should get your pets groomed.
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With the current job market being what it is in the U.S., no one can foretell if they are going to lose their job in the next year. If you are currently successful and doing well, there is still a chance that something could go wrong in the company you work for, and you could be out of work. If you just got a puppy or kitten for your family and then lose your job, you may be wondering how you will take care of your pet in the coming months.
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