How to Tackle Ticks Safely When Hiking with Your Pet Nothing sends the creepy-crawlies up your spine more than spotting a tick prowling across your pet’s skin. When taking advantage of the beautiful summer weather to go hiking with your pet, help them stay safe from ticks and tick-borne illnesses by following these tips. 1:Continue reading “Hiking and Ticks”
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#HotDogSummer! 🥵
Beware of heat exhaustion in your dog during this #hotdogsummer! Summer is in full force, and it is hot out there! Please remember: while you’re out hiking a trail, schmoozing your neighborhood, or strolling the sands, it’s hot for your dog, too! #hotdogsummer! Heat exhaustion in dogs can be an extremely emergent situation. We hear tragic stories aboutContinue reading “#HotDogSummer! 🥵”
Grass Awns OH MY!! 🙀
These tiny, spiky seeds, known as grass awns, can cause BIG problems. 🌾 What is a grass awn? Grass awns are hairy, bristle-like, appendages that grow from the ear/flower of barley, rye, and other grasses, and typically flower in June and July. They are also known as foxtails due to their long, unbranched, spike-like flowerheads.Continue reading “Grass Awns OH MY!! 🙀”