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Health Tip: Summer Paw Health

Walking surfaces such as asphalt, concrete pavers and beach sand can be really hot in the summer sun. You protect your feet by wearing shoes, sneaks, sandals and flip flops. Unprotected paws can get burned – burns that can land your dog at the vet. Have your dog wear booties if you walk on hot…

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July 2, 2019

Marcia

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Dog Tag Trick

Whether you use a collar or harness to walk your dog, make sure you have your dog’s name and phone number on a dog tag attached to the collar or harness. Don't want to make and keep track of multiple sets of dog tags? Get a marine 2-inch long brass “fast eye snap hook”. Move…

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June 26, 2019

Marcia

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Food 411 – Peas, Legumes and Pea Derivatives

Legumes such as chickpeas, lentils, and peas are a great source of protein and fiber! Legumes replace grains in many dog foods as a binder to ensure the dry dog food retains its shape, and to add protein to the food. Adding legumes as an additional protein source also helps with sustainability and decreasing stress…

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April 21, 2019

Marcia

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Health Tip: Pointers for new puppy parents

Training – Help your puppy become a good canine citizen; teach her manners, loose leash walking and recall. Register for April, May and June semi-private 4-week evening workshops with Christine of Family Dog Training, LLC Social interactions – Stop by Just Fur Pets and pick up a copy of our puppy scavenger hunt. Complete these sensory…

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Health Tip: Summer Paw Health

Dog Tag Trick

Food 411 – Peas, Legumes and Pea Derivatives

Health Tip: Pointers for new puppy parents

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