
By Jon Dunkerley
Dog Flu has residents and vets worried
The dog flu is a flu that not all people still believe is actually a legitimate cause for concern, however residents living in Weld County beg to differ as they are home to a mini outbreak of the virus
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This is the best tool for track your pet I think, it can track you pet in 3 miles . Each collar contains a unique micro-transmitter which your tracking receiver can locate up to 3 miles away.
No more frantic moments when you notice your four-legged loved one scoots out the back gate or jumps the fence. Just turn on your PetTrax tracking receiver and go find them!
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Very simple but genius, winner of of the third place award for Best New Cat Toy at the Global Pet Expo in 2005, the Kitty Kat Circus is the purrrfect interactive cat toy.
This cat exercise gym looks like a swing set full of catnip-infused toys and an array of other goodies to keep your pet entertained for hours!
Catnip filled toys will enliven dull, bored, overweight and senior cats. Easy to assemble. Requires the use of a Phillips screwdriver.
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As the weather warms and we venture out of our winter hiding places, so too do insects and animals.
Protecting our animals from dangerous insects, such as Lyme-carrying ticks, is an important part of preparing for the coming months of increased tick activity.
Lyme disease is a prevalent and commonly misdiagnosed disease that is an important issue for those living in this area, including dogs.
Anecdotal reports suggest that as many as 40 to 50 percent of dogs living in the northern states of Connecticut, Rhode Island, eastern Pennsylvania and northern Virginia are infected with Lyme disease, although not all will have clinical signs, according to literature from Merial Ltd.
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By Jon Dunkerley
Spring brings with it, unseen dangers for our pets
As spring approaches, dogs and their owners cant spend enough time outdoors enjoying the fresh air, after months of cold bitter temperatures. The ground has thawed, birds are chirping, and rivers are flowing.
While this is a great time of year, it is also the time of year when snow thaws unvailing mountains of unremoved dog poop, fleas begin their quest for warm furry hosts, mosquitoes are well rested up and ready to begin their annual bite out of humanity, parasites are aboundless, and the good old worm rears its ugly head.
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We all love our pets and want to keep them healthy.
Getting medicine for your pet typically requires a trip to the veterinarian’s office, but with online outlets springing up, pet owners are enticed by money saving offers. Contact 16 has a warning for pet owners: beware of online pet medications. Buyer beware
Keeping pets healthy has been Veterinarian, Dr. William Mack’s job for more than 30 years.
He’s a veterinarian at the New Prairie Small Animal Clinic in Rolling Prairie.
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Giving a pill, dry, to a cat or dog could be extremely detrimental to its health. Studies show that in a ‘dry swallow’, the majority of pills and capsules remain in a cat’s esophagus anywhere from five to fifteen minutes before entering the stomach, which can irritate and damage the sensitive tissues of the throat. Luckily for pet owners and animal lovers alike, there is now a solution. Apothepet, the specialty veterinary pharmacy can transform liquids and capsules into tasty liquid medications. Doing so reduces stress and trauma on the animal and owner, as well as ensures that pets actually swallow the medication they need.
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The Hydration System Dog Pack is the ideal watering pack. When you bring your dog camping, Hiking, or long walks this is great solution for your dog with fresh water.Also includes a storage pocket for gear and essentials.
With a wide screw top opening, it’s easy to fill, close and clean. Holds 56oz. Special bite-valve for multiple uses: Squeeze into a bowl or pet’s mouth. Great for people too!
Medium size fits dogs up to 50 pounds with a girth up to 32 inches
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