Panorama Community Magazine 3. Find a great new toy - Animals need the occasional stimulation of a new toy or game, and they love playing with you. Try a new interactive toy or activity that can keep you both entertained for hours. When playtime is done, put the toy away so it's still fresh the next time you bring it out for a play session. 4. Take some PTO for your P-E-T - Between family and busy work schedules, you may be wondering how to carve out dedicated time for your pets. Why not take a day off work for exactly that? "At our company, we make sure everyone has an extra day off to spend dedicated time with their pets," said Marc Hill, CEO of Stella & Chewy's. "Just as you might take a day off to celebrate a loved one's birthday or anniversary, our pets are also our family, and we believe our employees - and their pets - deserve an additional day off to bask in the raw, unadulterated love we share with each other." With more than two-thirds of pet parents agreeing that it's important for family vacations to be pet-friendly, consider taking that extra day off to embark on a road trip with your pet. Visit friends, head to a dog-friendly beach or go sightseeing at a national or state park. Whatever you do with your time off, your pet will appreciate the extra day hanging out with their favorite person - you! 5. Teach your pet a new trick - Most dogs - and even some cats - enjoy the challenge of learning something new.
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Guard Your Pets Against Contagious Diseases And Parasites by Dr. Kenneth Trippett, West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital It was Ben Franklin who said “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is rarely more true then when dealing with parasites and parasitic diseases in our pets. As the weather warms, the biting insects return. This represents a dangerous problem for all dogs. A single mosquito bite can cause Heartworm infection in any dog. Heartworm is almost always fatal without treatment and the treatment is very expensive. Luckily, Heartworm Disease is easily prevented. All dogs should be heartworm tested and started on a once per month heartworm preventive pill. These pills are very safe for most dogs, and will also help prevent intestinal parasites as well. Cats share some of these risks as well. Even indoor cats can get intestinal parasites because some are spread by fleas, or can be brought into the house by other animals, insects, or even on the bottom of your shoes. For these reasons, we encourage all responsible pet owner to have a stool sample checked at least once per year. All dogs should also be checked for heartworm and kept on heartworm preventative year round. Veterinary Remember, not only is an ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure, it can also save your pet' life!
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Prevention is Key to Keeping your Pet Healthy
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