If you live in a rural area or you visit a hiking area or campground with your pet dog, there's a chance that the animal could come into contact with poison ivy. While keeping the dog away from this plant is always your best bet, an off-leash dog could easily run through a poison ivy patch and end up with the plant's oil on its fur and skin. Like humans, dogs can have mild reactions to poison ivy that go away on their own.
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Parvovirus is a disease that affects dogs, usually puppies that are young in age and haven't been vaccinated against the disease. This virus affects the stomach and intestinal area and can cause all types of health issues for your dog, and if not treated properly, can end in death for your dog. This virus can live in other canines, or on objects, and be transferred from one dog to another very easily.
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If you have a new dog or you have a dog that gets anxious when it comes to going to the vet, then it is important for you to learn ways you can go about cutting down on your dog's anxiety and making sure you take steps to prevent things from going wrong. You can use this article as a guide to help you take extra steps to make the trip to the vet's office go as good as possible.
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If you have plans to travel out of town, you may be wondering who will care for your dog while you're away. One viable option to consider is bringing your dog to a professional boarding facility, where your dog can stay in a comfortable kennel and receive plenty of care, attention, and play time until you return.
If you're thinking about boarding your dog for the first time, however, there are a few things you should know as you prepare your dog for his or her stay.
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If you're going to be traveling without your dog during the holidays, you'll want to make sure they're well-cared for while you're away. If you can avoid it, you shouldn't leave your dog at home alone, even if it's just going to be for a couple of days. You never know when plans are going to change, which could leave your dog at home alone for longer than you'd expected. For instance, bad weather could roll in and delay your flight for a few days.
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