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Dog Health 101: Common Symptoms Dangerous?

(PET CARE) No matter how healthy your dog may be, he or she could still be exposed to serious illnesses. It is important to remain attentive to your pets at all times to track and regulate their symptoms. Steve Manik at the Dog Help Network explains that though health problems such as diarrhea can be quite common in dogs, it can also be extremely dangerous at times. While changes in diet or an increase in stress can often lead to diarrhea in dogs, it can also be brought on by viral, bacterial, or parasitic diseases or infections. Read on for more advice from the Dog Help Network. — Global Animal

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URGENT: Salmonella In Target Dog Treats

(FOOD RECALL) Kasell Associated Industries, a Denver-based company, is voluntarily recalling their Boots & Barkley American Beef Bully Sticks treats after a recent outbreak of Salmonella. The company is encouraging all consumers return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. All pet owners should watch for any symptoms of salmonella and consult their veterinarian immediately. Read on to learn more this recall and what actions should be taken. — Global Animal

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Pet Gaurdians Penalized For Not Giving A Crap

(PET CARE) Poo Prints, a dog DNA lab in Tennessee, has developed the ability to link dogs to their poop via their DNA. This has become extremely useful for condominium and apartment owners sick of tenants not cleaning up after their pets. In some complexes, the guardians of the guilty pet will be fined and the cost of the test is taken out of their pet deposit. Read on for more on the new test and how holding pet guardians accountable will hopefully encourage landlords to make more properties pet friendly. — Global Animal 

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Pooches Chilling Poolside (GALLERY)

(PET GALLERY) What’s a great way to avoid the summer heat? These dogs seem to think lounging pool side is the best option! Bringing your pup along to enjoy other summer activities is a great idea too. But high temperatures brings high risks that your dog might face during these hot days. Check out this photo gallery full of adorable pups having fun in the pool, and follow these helpful tips and guidelines so that you and your pup can safely have fun in the sun! — Global Animal 

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Six Tips To Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer

(PET CARE) Temperatures on the East Coast continue to spike to the 90s and 100s, with more than 1,100 daily record highs broken or tied nationwide over the weekend. Summer can be heaps of fun, but that bright sun and stifling heat can be dangerous to pets of all kinds. Here’s six tips to help you keep your dog or cat cool during this heat wave and throughout this summer season. — Global Animal

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Prepare For A Puppy Invasion

(PET CARE) Prior to a new pup’s entrance into your home, preparation of your house, or “puppy-proofing,” should take place. Although curiosity might have killed the cat, puppies also explore and often times meddle into things that can endanger their safety and health. Follow these great tips and guidelines that will help you familiarize and prepare for potential risks your pooch will sniff out.  — Global Animal

 

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Finally, A Vacation Website For Dogs!

(PET CARE) What to do when you are traveling out of town and can’t bring your dog? Most dog lovers don’t like the idea of leaving their pet caged for hours at a kennel. On the other hand, pet hotels starting at $60+ a night are just too expensive. How about couch surfing, for dogs? A new Santa Monica based website, DogVacay has just the solution! Affordable, overnight dog sitters. The websites allows you to search for a host near you, check out their bios, reviews, photos and rates. Read on to learn more about Aaron and Karine Nissim Hirschhorn’s new dog vacation website. — Global Animal

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Mange May Be Cause Of That Doggy Itch

(PET CARE) Have you noticed your dog itching more than usual? Has your pup developed hair loss in certain areas? These could be signs of mange, a skin disease caused by parasitic mites. Ciara Black is a Global Animal contributor from the Dog Help Network, a resource for dog health related websites. Read on for symptoms of canine mange, and how to treat it. — Global Animal

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