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Mar
IF YOUR PET IS EXPOSED TO HIGH TEMPERATURES: • Look for signs of heat stress—heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid pulse, unsteadiness, a staggering gait, vomiting or a deep red or purple tongue. •If your pet is overheated, move him to a cooler area and take these emergency steps: 1. Gradually lower his body temperature by sprinkling cool water on…
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Mar
Dogs need exercise to stay fit and healthy and the easiest way for you to help them is to take them for a walk. If a dog cooped up inside all day they will not be able to burn-off their fat. It’s a dog’s natural instinct to walk; wild dogs walk for hours per day on a regular basis, it…
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Mar
What are the most common household toxins for pets? As a pet owner, you want to keep your furry friend safe and healthy, but your pet’s curious nature sometimes can get him into trouble. Animals investigate the world with their mouths and they can ingest poisonous substances accidentally. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Animal Poison Control Center is…
