Recent Blog Posts

  • Mosquito Bites and Your Dog

    May 15, 2012
    Although your dog’s fur or hair offers some protection against mosquito bites, he is still vulnerable in places where his skin is exposed, for example, his ears and nose. Click here for the rest of the article: Mosquito Bites and Your Dog
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  • Exercise and Your Dog

    March 1, 2012
    There's a common misconception that the amount of exercise a dog needs relates to the size of the dog.
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  • Keep your pets warm this winter

    January 1, 2012
    Cold-weather tips for pet ownersBecause our furry friends rely on their owners for safety and comfort—particularly in the winter—dog and cat owners have a heightened responsibility to take precautions to protect their pets during the colder months.
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  • 5 Tips For Exercising Your Dog

    November 1, 2011
    Dogs need exercise. They don't just want it, they need it. Some breeds in particular are bred in a way that guarantees they will have enough energy to pull a sled, herd sheep, or track down animals for hours at a time. Click here for the rest of the article: 5 Tips For Exercising Your Dog
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  • Frightening Facts about Fleas, Ticks and Mosquitoes

    August 15, 2011
    If you think these bugs are scary, imagine how your pet feel! Click here for the rest of the article: Frightening Facts about Fleas, Ticks and Mosquitoes
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  • Fleas and Your Cat

    June 1, 2011
    If you own a cat, you may experience a flea problem at some point. But what you don't know about fleas could harm you and your pet. Get the facts and keep your pet and home safe. Click here for the rest of the article: Fleas and Your Cat
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  • Fleas and Ticks

    April 4, 2011
    Check for fleas and ticks once a week when you brush your pet. Check especially around the ears, lengths of the legs, base of the tail, lower abdomen and between the toes. Use a good flea and tick repellent from Agway such as Hartz Flea & Tick Drops®.
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  • How to identify and treat frostbite in dogs

    December 7, 2010
    You might think that because your dog is covered in a fur coat from head to foot that it will be protected against frostbite. However, you would be wrong.
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  • Winter Care for Pets

    November 2, 2010
    When winter chills strike we can put on a sweater, crank up the heating, or put another log on the fire. Your pets grow a winter coat but it is not always enough. There are things you can do to make your pets healthier, safer, and more comfortable through the winter months.
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  • Can cats be trained!

    October 6, 2010
    It is commonly believed that cats cannot be trained. The independent reputation of cats makes some people love them all the more; others prefer dogs for the same reason. The fact is, as independent as cats are, they can in fact be trained to a greater extent than many pet owners realize.
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