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February 23, 2023

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Leptospirosis is a dangerous bacteria that your dog could pick up by coming in contact with contaminated water or soil. If your dog is affected by leptospirosis, it can develop life-threatening liver and kidney damage. The bacteria is also zoonotic (meaning people can pick it up from dogs). Luckily, there is a vaccine that can…

February 10, 2023

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What is Giardia? Giardia is a protozoal intestinal parasite. Pets pick up the parasite in the environment. Giardia cysts (eggs) survive well in soil and water and thrive in cool, moist conditions. Our pets can get giardia by drinking standing water (such as puddles & small ponds), eating other animals’ stool, or licking it off…

October 30, 2022

HalloweenBlog

Halloween is a fun time of year for many of us, but not all of our pets enjoy the holiday. They can get scared of costumes, lights, or the constant trick-or-treat visitors. Here are some Halloween pet tips to consider.  CandyKeep candy out of the reach of your pets.  Chocolate can be toxic to dogs….