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From Alex: “A friend came to me yesterday who had saved a puppy off the street (see photo). I volunteer for a local animal rescue so I took the dog off her hands, but since this dog hasn’t had medical care, he can’t yet be housed in a shelter as it could put both him and the other animals at risk.
Julianne Hough helped kick off the voting campaign for America’s first ever “ Hero Dog Awards ” at the VA Medical Center-Manhattan, where she visited with patients with therapy dogs from The Good Dog Foundation, and put on an acoustic performance. Please visit the Hero Dog Awards and vote for your favorite therapy dog!
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Some people are seeking purebred animals or puppies and think these are not available in shelters. Often these puppies or kittens are not placed in homes, and end up in the shelter. Puppies are great but often people are much happier getting a dog who is older, and whose size and temperament is a known quantity.
They may even feel allergic towards medications, and products, like plastic feeding bowls! 4) Hereditary/Developmental Skin Disease: Some skin diseases in dogs are either inherited, or contracted as a puppy, or later in life. Common Skin Diseases in Dogs.
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Save the Planet: Adopting a shelter pet not only saves a life, but it reduces demand for purebred animals, which are more likely to have medical problems due to genetic abnormalities. If you’re not willing to go through the trials of house-training a young puppy or kitten, opting for an older shelter animal is an easy option.
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This is an ongoing problem that she has had since she was a puppy, but that was luckily caught early on during her regular check ups. With the correct medication and a healthy diet , she has been at her correct weight for several years now! All dressed up to visit the vet. They believe in helping pets live healthy and happy lives!
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Similarly, these ingredients may increase parasite infection, increasing the money you must spend on vet care and pet medications. Puppy, senior, and large breed dog foods all offer benefits, but not all special formulations are created equally. Special Formulations Added to Dog Food.
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