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Happy July! We hope everybody had fun at Canal Days and are ready for the heat of July. On that note, please be sure when it is hot outside that you are taking precautions with your dogs when outside with them. Keep walks significantly shorter than normal and make sure to walk on surfaces that are not asphalt whenever possible. Take water for the dog (s) whenever you are doing any activity outside with them. DO NOT LEAVE THEM IN A CAR that is turned off for any reason when the temperature is above 70ish degrees. Temperatures inside the car...

Natural disasters can strike without warning, leaving us with little time to prepare. As responsible pet owners, it's our duty to ensure the safety and well-being of our furry companions during emergencies. In this blog, we'll discuss essential pet disaster preparedness tips to help you plan ahead and protect your beloved pets in the event of a disaster or emergency situation. Create a Pet Emergency Kit: Prepare a pet emergency kit containing essential supplies to sustain your pet's needs for at least three days. Include items such as food, water, medications, veterinary records, a first aid kit, a leash or...

Happy June! We hope you all have been enjoying the warmer weather with your pets! Zephyr has been a crazy guy at home with playing ball outside. We have gone through at least a half dozen tennis balls in the last 2 weeks alone. Please remember when the weather gets warmer, our pets tend to eat less food. Their resting body temperatures are around 101-102 degrees and when it is cooler most of their energy usage goes toward keeping their internal body temperature up. When the weather gets warmer, their body doesn't need to use as much energy. If we...

As the weather warms and outdoor adventures beckon, it's essential for pet owners to be aware of the risks posed by Lyme disease. This tick-borne illness can affect our beloved furry companions, leading to discomfort, illness, and even long-term health complications. In this blog, we'll delve into the ins and outs of Lyme disease, its symptoms, prevention strategies, and treatment options, empowering pet owners to keep their pets safe and healthy during tick season. Understanding Lyme Disease: Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to pets through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, also known...

Happy May! We are all loving the weather outside being so nice. Unfortunately most insects feel the same way. We are expecting fleas to be pretty bad this year due to the mild winter this past year. Please make sure to utilize flea and tick medications prior to an outbreak. Some flea medications do not work great at controlling an already active infestation so getting any/all medications rolling in a preventative way is the best advice that we can give. We do have several Flea/Tick medications in the store but we have recently lost our ability to acquire Seresto Flea...