
Giardia: a real pain in the rear! Lauren Barrow, DVM What are the symptoms? In mild cases (or in carriers), there may not be any symptoms at all. In more severe cases, symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and flatulence. Who can get it? It is a common infection in dogs, cats and humans. How ...

Cats, Mice and Dogs – Oh My – they all need a home! Purrrrrrrrrfect for May $10 cats All cat adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, microchip ID and initial vaccinations. Visit ddfl.org to find your next purr-fect pet. KEIKI – ID# A645234 Are you looking for a relaxed, mellow cat who loves to be loved? ...

FIREBALL – ID# A637513 Fireball is a 9-month-old colt who lives up to his name! He is mischievous and entertaining to watch as he explores his new world, seemingly without fear. Fireball is current on his shots, hooves, dentals and worming. Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center – Franktown. Head on down to the ...

Bringing pet dogs to work will reduce stress and boost morale US researchers found those with access to dogs were less stressed as the day went on than those who had none. The researchers suggested access to dogs boosted morale and reduced stress levels, whether people had access to their own pets or other people’s. ...

$10 Cats want homes! Cats have become the celebrities of the internet. It seems that cats are everywhere – except your lap. But you can change that when you adopt from the Dumb Friends League. During May, you can adopt a cat one year old and older, for only $10. All cat adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, ...

Do you prefer animals to people? A UK poll conducted on 1,000 people in March 2013 reveals pet owners prefer to hug their animals rather than a close relative when feeling low! One in five has cancelled social plans to be with their pet, March’s survey conducted by OpinionMatters found. The survey suggested that one in ...

Beat the Mosquitoes and Protect Your Dog’s Heart! Dr. Lauren Barrow, Parkside Animal Health Center Now that the cold winter weather is behind us (hopefully), it’s time to talk about preventing dangerous mosquito-born diseases such as heartworm. To make it simple, heartworm is exactly as it sounds– worms in the heart. It is a disease that spreads when ...





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