The recent tragedy in Washington has called into action not only human responders, but also canine rescuers whose efforts can’t be overlooked. Search dogs have been an essential part of the search and recovery effort. The first dogs to arrive battled poor conditions including cold, mud and rain, reported Taylor Umlauf of the Wall Street Journal.
Ticks are more than just creepy; they can spread a number of different diseases that affect both pets and people. And each year, thousands of dogs become infected with serious diseases transmitted by a number of different ticks. Ticks can transmit Lyme disease, Ehr
Mosquitoes can carry the Heartworm parasite, a dangerous and common parasite that can affect your dog's heart and other organs.
According to Kansas State, 34% of dogs in the U.S. have some form of intestinal parasite. Worse, these parasites can be hard for pet parents to spot and can pose a threat to both you and your pets.