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What You Should Know about Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Pets

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Category: COVID-19, Pet Safety, Zoonoses
United States citizens have been called upon to take action according to 15 Days to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 guidelines. With self-quarantines happening around the world, schools closing, and recommendations to social distance and stay home, many pet owners are left wondering whether their pets can be affected by novel Coronavirus (apart from experiencing unprecedented levels of snuggling at home).
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Keep Your Pet Safe: Observe Pet Poison Prevention Month in March

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Category: Cats, Dogs, Pet Poisons, Pet Safety
We love our pets and want them around us at all times, but many things that are safe for people are dangerous for our pets. Plus, some of the things that are safe for dogs are not okay to have in a cat's home and vice-versa. When you bring home a new pet, it's important that they have a safe environment (inside your home and out) where they can explore and be safe — no matter what sort of curious trouble they get into.
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Why Year-Round Flea, Tick, and Heartworm Prevention Are Essential in NC

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Category: Flea, Heartworm Prevention, ProHeart Injection, Tick
Many articles suggest that parasite prevention isn't necessary during winter, but this advice isn't true for every climate. When the calendar reads December, January, or February, you shouldn't automatically stop your pet's parasite preventatives. When winter arrives, North Carolina residents should continue protecting their pets through the winter, even if people living in other parts of the country take a break.
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