Blog: pet health

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Canine Influenza

Canine Influenza can be caused by two different virus strains H3N8 and H3N2. H3N8 was discovered in Florida in 2004 and can also be found in horses. H3N2 was first identified in Chicago in 2015 and can affect other species such as pigs and birds.

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When swimming can be dangerous: Blue-Green Algae

Cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) can bloom in lakes, streams and ponds, most often during periods of hot weather in mid- to late-summer months but can be present in lower concentrations throughout the year. The algae take on the appearance of blue or green paint on the surface of...

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A Senior Life

When you have taken care of something or someone for a while a certain bond is created.  It sometimes can’t be explained but once you have decided to care for a living thing, the responsibility of this being is now on your shoulders.

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When The Yellow Flow is a No Go

Our dogs love routine especially around when they eat, play, poop and pee. When a part of the routine is different or takes longer than it should there is cause for concern. Sometimes we see our dogs taking longer than normal to pass urine and sometimes they will try to...