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Vaccinate for Lepto
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, meaning people can get it from animals. Both the the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association recommend vaccinating dogs against lepto staring at 12 weeks of age.

You can read more here.

Continuing Spread of Parasitic Diseases
AVMA News reports that the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) predicts that pathogens that cause heartworm disease, Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis will continue to increase and spread throughout the US.

• Cases of heartworm are increasing in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast parts of the country. The Southwest and northern Great Plains are expected to see similar increases.
• High-risk areas for Lyme disease are again predicted in northern and southwestern Michigan and southern Indiana.

You can read more on the CAPC website here.

We all know the fastest way to get us out of bed is when our dog is throwing up. That said, what they throw up does matter. And the AKC has a good article on what to look for.

You can read it here.

Cheers!