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Summer: The Perfect Time to Help Your Dog Shed Extra Pounds
posted: Jul. 23, 2018.
Summer, with its warm temperatures and sunny skies, is a time to get outside, be active and make the most of longer, brighter days. Summer is the perfect time to help our dogs (and ourselves) shed those extra winter pounds. Read moreCategory: Pet Health & Wellness,  The Great Outdoors,  Seasonal Pet Care,  Exercise Nutrition & Obesity -
Curious Critters: Keeping Your Pets Safe During the Summertime
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Summer is the ideal time for adventure. For many of us, that means hitting the trails with our furry family to see what the natural world has to offer. The Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Seasonal Pet Care -
Heat Exhaustion: A Real Danger
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Heat exhaustion, or heat stroke, is an all-too-real danger for pets in the summer months. It can have devastating consequences, and can even be fatal. Keep yourself informed about the Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Seasonal Pet Care -
First Mate Fido: Boating and Your Dog
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
As the weather heats up, many of us are headed to the lake for a little rest and relaxation on the boat. Not surprisingly, many dog owners enjoy taking their Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Seasonal Pet Care -
Baby it’s Cold Outside: Winter Weather Pet Health and Safety
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Check out these winter weather health and safety considerations for your pet. Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Seasonal Pet Care -
Cold Weather Activities for Pets
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Does this cold winter weather have you and your pet going a little stir crazy? If you’re used to spending time outdoors, then chances are good that the both of Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  Pet Health & Wellness,  The Great Outdoors -
Preventing Pet Ear Infections
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Pet ear infections can be a big problem for some cats and dogs. Dogs and cats have long ear canals, which provide a dark, warm, and sometimes moist place for Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Pet Grooming & Style -
The Dog Days of Summer: Pet Safety and Summer Fun
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Now that summer has arrived, you’ll want to enjoy the outdoors with your dog as much as possible. But, after the harsh winter weather and the quality time you and Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Seasonal Pet Care -
It’s Hot! –Keeping Your Pets Cool
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
As the temperature begins to rise well above the comfort zone, it’s only natural that we, as pet owners, begin to consider our pet’s health and safety in the summer Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Seasonal Pet Care -
Safe Swimming and Boating with Your Pet
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Most of us love to spend long weekends and summer days on the many lakes and rivers of Michigan and the Midwest, especially as the temperature starts to climb! One Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Seasonal Pet Care -
Bee Stings and Your Pet
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
You are out in your backyard, enjoying the day with your dog. All of a sudden you notice him furiously sniffing out something in the corner. Before you can intervene, Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Pet Emergencies & First-Aid -
Ask a Vet: What is the Right Way to Remove Ticks From My Pet?
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
There are a lot of differing opinions on the right way to remove a tick, especially those found on pets. From fingernail polish remover to matches, ye olde Internet is Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Fleas Ticks & Heartworm -
End of Summer Meltdown: Heat Awareness and Pet Safety
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
It’s safe to say that many of us are starting to look to fall. The late-summer Michigan mornings are bringing cooler weather and daytime highs are starting to level off Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Seasonal Pet Care -
Hunting Safety for Pets: Staying Safe
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Hunting season is upon us and hunters are gearing up to head out into the woods and fields. However, even those who don’t hunt should be thinking about how hunting Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  For The Dogs,  The Great Outdoors -
Protecting Your Pooch: Mushroom Toxicity in Pets
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
We are all happy to finally see the end of the snow here in Michigan. But, as spring blooms, so does mushroom season. The damp, cool temperatures are perfect for Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  Pet Toxins,  The Great Outdoors -
Safe and Comfortable: Essential Hunting Gear for Dogs
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
Fall has officially arrived, and for millions of Michiganders thoughts turn to hunting. Enjoying the thrill of the hunt while taking in the gorgeous woods and fields is one of Read moreCategory: You & Your Pet,  Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors