Fun in the Sun: Keeping Your Pet Safe at the Beach

Three chocolate labs running in surf, one holding a ball in its mouth

It’s a classic summertime activity for dog owners – heading to the nearest body of water to beat the heat! Whether a lake, ocean, stream, or river, that cool water can help take the edge off a hot day. Many dogs love to splash in the surf or shallows, and some adventurous pups even go…

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Rain Rot and Hot Spots: The Summertime Blues

brown and white horse standing in field during rain

Spring and summer bring colorful gardens, lush pastures, and long sun-filled days. Unfortunately, for many of us, it also brings plenty of rain and humidity, which means rain rot season. Dermatophilosis – commonly called rain rot or rain scald – is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection in horses and cattle (and even dogs, where…

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