PETS AND POT
It's HOT outside... Guess how hot it is in your car...
The following are signs of HEATSTROKE ...Excessive panting, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, general listlessness, and muscle tremors. Signs can become worse with ataxia, collapse, grayish mucous membranes, and seizures.
If you suspect heatstroke you should bring your pet to a clinic immediately.
If you suspect heatstroke you should bring your pet to a clinic immediately.
6 Ways to Prevent Your Dog from Summer Heat and Heat Stroke
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Hunting /Chronic Wasting Disease Links...
Let's Talk Muzzles...There are many reasons a dog owner might need or want to muzzle their dog.
More information on muzzle training and resources, check out The Muzzle Up Project at muzzleupproject.com. |
Dog Flu
We recommend that all dogs with exposure to other dog get the flu vaccine. This includes but is not limited to dogs that go to boarding facility's, dog daycare, dog shows, dog parks, hunting, and any other high dog exposure areas. The flu vaccine is a 2 shots series 3 weeks apart boostered yearly. Animals must be 8 weeks of age or older to be vaccinated.
The dog flu is really contagious, it can spread through coughing, sneezing, or direct contact between canines, the Board of Animal Health recommends .
For more information click on the links:
The dog flu is really contagious, it can spread through coughing, sneezing, or direct contact between canines, the Board of Animal Health recommends .
For more information click on the links:
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If you are a land owner and have any concerns please contact your local health department. A list of local health department contact information can be found at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/lh-depts/counties.htm
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Information about the St. Croix County Medication Disposal Program. This program is free to all residents. Accepted substances include prescription drugs, OTC medications, vitamins, liquids, inhalers, sprays, and pet medications.
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Garbage Can TOXICOSIS
Garbage can toxicosis is a term that refers to the ingestion of contaminated, spoiled food by dogs and cats. This is more likely to happen in outdoor dogs or indoor/outdoor dogs that roam freely, having access to garbage or compost piles.
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Do you have a K-9 First Aid Kits? The following link will help you be prepared for K-9 emergencies.
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Know how to read your Pet Food Lables. What is a AAFCO Feeding Statement?
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Wondering what kind of tick you found on your pet or yourself? Follow this link, and remember all ticks can carry potentially deadly disease and infect people and animals.
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Leptospirosis is a Zoonotic disease which affects companion animals, wildlife, and livestock. This disease affects all breeds of dogs and has had a noticeable increased prevalence in smaller dogs. Zoonotic disease is any contagious disease that can pass between humans and animals.
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