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Nov
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Nov
Nov
Shanna Stichler Every year, as we gather around the table for the Thanksgiving feast, we like to go around the table and talk about the things we’re thankful for each year. Typically, we’re grateful for love, family, friends, and the chance to spend time together. This year, we should also spend time being thankful […]
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Nov
Nov
The holidays are fast approaching, and for many of us, they include traveling to visit friends and/or family. Most of us also love having a chance to bring our dogs along for wintery adventures. Here are the key things to bring with you if you’re planning a trip with your dog this holiday season! […]
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Oct
Oct
Shanna Stichler October 15th is National White Cane Safety Day in the United States. Blind and visually impaired people across the country take time to reflect on the white cane as a symbol of pride and independence. History The first of the state laws regarding the right of blind people to travel independently with the […]
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Oct
Oct
Shanna Stichler October is National Shelter Dog Month, so in honor of adoptable dogs everywhere, here are a few tips for locating reputable places to find your next best friend. COMMON ONLINE SCAMS Most of us start the search for our next pet online, especially when looking to adopt. We visit Petfinder or our local […]
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Sep
Sep
By Dr. Olaf Hansen On September 20, 2018, the FDA sent out an alert to pet owners and veterinarians about potential neurological adverse events associated with certain oral flea and tick drugs that are in the isoxazoline class. Tevra Brands currently does not market an oral flea and tick product. According to the FDA article, […]
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Aug
Aug
Vaccines help prevent many illnesses that affect pets. Vaccinating your pet has long been considered one of the easiest ways to help him live a long, healthy life. Not only are there different vaccines for different diseases, there are different types and combinations of vaccines. Vaccination is a procedure that has risks and benefits that […]
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Jul
Jul
July 30th is International Day of Friendship. Even though Diamond is my working partner, we care for one another in lots of ways outside of guide work. In honor of International Day of Friendship, here are a few endearing things Diamond does that make my heart melt. Diamond loves wearing her harness! Often, when I […]
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Jul
Jul
by Shanna Stichler Almost every summer, Diamond and I get to have a sunny seaside adventure. We spend a week or so in Oceanside, California, which is a beach town in the San Diego area. Service dogs tend to add excitement to any vacation, so we thought our readers would enjoy living vicariously through us. […]
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Jun
Jun
To honor and welcome in the summer solstice or commonly recognized as the first day of summer, I thought it might be a good time to talk about keeping our dogs safe and comfortable during the hot summer days. As a service dog handler, I frequently need to travel in hot weather with Diamond, my […]
