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Paw It Forward Cookout & Donation Collection Event (7/18/15)

One of my clients hosts an annual “Paw It Forward” event to collect donations for three of Thurston County’s rescue groups: Wolf Haven International, Feline Friends, and Concern for Animals. They would love to have you join the fun this year!

Even if you do not bring a donation, they’d love to have you come . . . → Read More: Paw It Forward Cookout & Donation Collection Event (7/18/15)

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Fur Coats Keep Em Cool (Shaving Pets INCREASES Risk Of Overheating)

Trimming dogs’ and cats’ coats can help us deal with many issues, but shaving them removes the insulation they need to stay cool in summer and warm in winter.

It might sound strange to us because we wouldn’t want to wear coats on a hot summer day. But our companions’ coats are more like insulation . . . → Read More: Fur Coats Keep Em Cool (Shaving Pets INCREASES Risk Of Overheating)

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Agony Of Da Heat (Keeping Pets Cool In Summer)

With a stretch of record-high temperatures coming our way, it’s time I share a few of my tips for keeping companion animals comfortable. I have tons of weather-related tips, so I suspect I’ll be writing a series of posts with hot weather tips. Here are a few to get us started…

Drink Up

My main . . . → Read More: Agony Of Da Heat (Keeping Pets Cool In Summer)

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Linus Is Looking For Love – A Loving Family, That Is

My friend Linus is looking for a new family. Do you know of a quiet home that needs a kitty to sit on laps and chatter at the birds outside?

Linus needs a calm, quiet home without kids, dogs, or other cats. Trust is not something that comes quickly or easily or him, and . . . → Read More: Linus Is Looking For Love – A Loving Family, That Is

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The Broken Hearts Club (Heart Disease In Dogs & Cats)

There are many different causes and treatments for each heart condition that affects dogs and cats.

Canine heart

In dogs, the most often seen forms of heart disease are valve malformations (dysplasias), valve narrowing (stenosis), abnormal openings between the heart chambers (septal defects), a blood vessel not fully forming during development (patent ductus arteriosus), . . . → Read More: The Broken Hearts Club (Heart Disease In Dogs & Cats)

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