Despite the dire warnings of some, heartworm preventive medication is safe and effective. Furthermore, without proper heartworm prevention, dogs may at risk of becoming infected with heartworms, which is serious and potentially even fatal.
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This week, our spotlight falls on the Fido Friendly blog, where you’ll find a ton of helpful pet information. Here’s just a sampling of what you’ll find: What Should I Pack in My Dog’s First Aid Kit: A vlog (video) that details the components of a well-prepared first aid kit for dogs. This is a [...]
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Blue-green algae can cause serious algal blooms that can poison dogs that swim in or ingest the affected water. Symptoms can be fatal.
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Many pet owners prefer natural flea control methods over the use of pharmaceuticals to prevent and control fleas on their dogs and cats. Natural flea control requires a multi-faceted approach, concentrating on killing adult fleas on the pet as well as controlling immature fleas within the home environment.
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The BlogPaws sponsored “Dog Days of Summer” pet food drive officially kicked off yesterday, July 19 and will continue through July 31, 2010. If you want to do something to help shelter and rescue animals but you’re not sure how to go about helping, this is your chance. And participating is simple and easy. Here’s [...]
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This week, our spotlight falls on the Dancing Dog Blog, authored by Mary Haight. Specifically, I’d like to spotlight Mary’s post about Giving Pet Shops and Puppy Mills the Boot. For the record, I agree entirely with Mary’s viewpoint on this subject. I strongly feel that banning the sale of pets in pet shops is [...]
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I often hear people saying “What can I do? I’m only one person!” Okay, maybe you are only one person. And maybe you cannot change the world by yourself. However, even as one person, you can still make a difference. So, what are some of the things you can do? Are you thinking of purchasing [...]
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Canine parvovirus causes severe and life-threatening bloody diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration and depression and is particularly serious in puppies and young dogs.
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This week, our Pet Lover’s Blog Hop spotlight falls on the Pet News and Views blog. This blog covers a variety of pet issues, including pet health topics, news, information about celebrities and other people who work with animals, even a section on jobs that involve working with pets. The latest entry in the Pet [...]
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Upper respiratory infections are common in cats, particularly in kittens and young cats. Symptoms include sneezing, runny eyes, runny nose, coughing, sniffling and wheezing.
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