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All Natural Flea and Tick Repellent

It is finally October! Down here in Florida that means that, it is finally starting to cool off a bit and it is becoming more bearable to spend a lot of time outside, especially for my furry little friends. My dogs, just like any other dogs, love to run around outside, their favorite place to go is Walsingham Park. I think they like this park so much because there are a lot of winding and secluded trails so I let them walk with me without their leashes, they can explore, without getting into too much trouble. The only problem is, […]

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Make Your Own Dog Food

Today is National Dog Appreciation Day, so in honor of that we wanted to give you the chance to give your dogs a tasty treat. Any time you change your dog’s diet it is important to contact your veterinarian first to avoid any unwanted health risks. When cooking for your dog, be sure to maintain the proper percentages of protein, carbohydrates, fiber, and fat our four-legged friends require for a balanced meal. The Founder’s Veterinary Clinic of Brea, California, offers a sample recipe for 20-pound dogs that you can half for 10-pounders or doubled for 40-pound canines. Ingredients:1/4 pound of […]

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Coconut Oil for K-9’s

Hello coconut oil lovers, my parent’s German Shepherd has been dealing with a chronic skin condition and traditional treatments have not been helping him, so I wanted to see if coconut oil would help improve his symptoms. Here is my mom’s firsthand experience treating her pet with coconut oil.     -Sebastian Our German Shepherd, Jaeger, has irritated skin on his stomach which is keeping our vet guessing as to the cause. Initially, we were told it was related to a staph infection and treated it with traditional antibiotics. After a couple weeks on the medication, the condition cleared up and we […]

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