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New Feature: Reader Dog Health Questions and Suggestions from our Vet

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Read these reader questions and Vet Responses

Reader Question: How do you know when it is safe to reunite your dogs after her first season?

Vet Response: Oftentimes a female dog’s first heat is erratic. They can even undergo what is called a split heat, developing signs of estrus (swollen vulva, etc.) but they do not ovulate and go out of heat. Read More.

Reader Question: Why does my Yellow Lab sometimes have slight bleeding on the top of her nose?

Vet Response: I can’t diagnose your dog without first performing a physical exam, but one condition that comes to mind is discoid lupus erythematosis (DLE). Read More

These questions and Veterinarian suggestions are from our sister site, the Dog Health Guide.

Cause and Treatment of Scaly and Black Dog Skin Bumps

Recognizing Signs of Sudden Dog Deafness

All About Dog Hyperkeratoisis and Distemper

What to do When You See Dog Bloody Diarrhea

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And Finally

Springtime Pet Tips

The air is getting warmer, the sun is brighter and the lure of the outdoors is calling our pets. Here's our top tips for keeping your pet safe:

1. Time to Spay and Neuter: If you haven't done so already, there are many benefits to spaying and neutering pets. Sterilization surfer reduces pet overpopulation and often makes animals easier to live with.

The procedure eliminates their urge to urinate on furniture and other objects, and keeps them from roaming in times of peak fertility.

2. Parasite Prevention: Spring means ticks in some part of the country. When the weather warms, and the grass grows, it's time to prevent ticks, especially if your pet visits grassy areas.

3. Do not feed newborn wild animals: Contrary to popular belief, animals will not abandon their babies when they smell a human scent. It is perfectly natural for some animals such as rabbits to leave babies alone for hours at a time. Do not feed these newborns, since if you don't give them the right food, you could be creating more harm than good.

4. Seasonal Allergies: Unlike humans, pets show signs of allergy on their skin. If you see coat licking or hot spots, head shaking and scratching, then consider allergies as a possible cause.

5. Pet Identification: Get your pet permanently identified with a microchip. They are the size of a grain of rice and are inserted under the skin. Tags can get lost, but microchips are forever.

Lyme Disease is Growing Fast

Canine Lyme disease is no longer just a threat to dogs in the Northeast or North-Central U.S. (often called "endemic areas"). Lyme disease is growing fast -- infected dogs have been found in all 48 contiguous states.1 In many states, infection is not likely, but dogs living or traveling in the endemic areas and the growing expansion areas are at risk.

Growing geographic risks
Lyme disease is one of the fastest-growing diseases in the U.S. A dog's risk level depends on where he lives, his overall health and his lifestyle, such as whether he travels a lot or goes hunting.

Dogs are at risk -- regardless of breed
When any dog comes in close contact with infected ticks -- usually in wildlife areas where mice and deer live -- the risk of exposure to Lyme disease is present. Plus, nearly 75% of unvaccinated dogs in endemic areas will eventually test positive.

Smart -- and easy -- protection techniques
Canine Lyme disease is largely preventable with vaccination, tick control products and frequent tick checks.

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