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38671
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Rabies can wreak havoc on animals and humans alike; this article explains the causes, effects, and preventative measures that can be associated with the rabies virus.
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38762
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Nutrition and diet is very important for any household pet, and so is the prevention or eradication of internal parasites. In dogs, these include parasites such as heartworm and tapeworm. The most common types of parasites found in the South are briefly summarized.
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38224
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Dogs have been a part of human history for thousands of years. The relationship between mankind and dog has been friend, helper, hunter, and more.
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38753
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Dogs, especially when used for hunting, will perform better when they are properly fed and exercised.
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42599
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Unprocessed and natural goods are not just good for humans; they are also good for your pets. Angie Hughes started making healthy products for dogs when she realized the consequences of a poor diet.
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Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 A8 L28), Vol. 15 Issue 5, May 2018, p28
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24071
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Warrior Service Dogs is a non-profit organization in Western North Carolina that helps train dogs to assist veterans in navigating life after military service. Tasks include calming the symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, assisting amputees, and bringing veterans back from seizures or flashbacks.
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38767
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Skin diseases on pets can be caused from parasites, such as fleas and ticks, or non-parasitic factors, such as allergies of lack of nutrition. Common factors, symptoms, and treatments are all included.
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31447
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One author recounts life with the family dog shortly before the dog passes. Fred, a yellow lab mix, found the Tomlinson home when he was about 2 months old and stayed with them for the next 14 years.
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Employment benefits offered by the profiled thirty four companies, ranged from small to large, included mentorships, child and pet friendly policies, free dental care, flexible work scheduling, tuition reimbursement up to $5,000, paid volunteer days, and all-expense paid trips for top performers. Profiled companies included Hill, Chesson, and Woody; N2 Publishing; Practicon; CCS Construction Staffing; Insperity; Williams Mullen; Alston and Bird LLP; and CPI Security.
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43799
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"Pets are family. And in WNC, a region renowned for its hospitality, the same warm welcome extends to our four-legged friends. This guide highlights some of the best offerings for fur babies and the humans who love them, from off-leash parks and trails to dining, drinking, and events As summer arrives and locals come out to play, hit up these pet-friendly hangouts and activities for you and your best friend to enjoy--together." Discussed are trails, parks restaurants, hotels and recreational accommodations.
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42598
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Photographer April Johnson realized the importance of professional pet photography after the loss of her own dog and hopes to bring joy into people’s lives with treasured keepsakes.
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Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 A8 L28), Vol. 15 Issue 5, May 2018, p27
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31083
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Four Paws Kingdom, just outside Rutherfordton, North Carolina, is a campground that welcomes dog owners and their pets with weekend festivities and amenities such as biscuit treats, champion-sized dog agility rings, an off-leash swimming pond, fenced dog parks and a custom-designed doggy bathhouse. Owned by Meik and Birgit Bartoschek, Four Paws is the first and only dog-dedicated campground in the United States.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 37 Issue 10, Oct 2005, p18-19, il, por
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38749
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The spread of rabies can be easily deterred by annually inoculating household pets, such as dogs and cats.
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31332
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The author follows two peoples’ story of life with their aging dogs, and the expense they pay to keep them comfortable.
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35333
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Suggested in this collection of recollections was that noteworthy events. One was Steve Sink's story of riding a hot air balloon. Others, such as a pet’s goodbye gesture to a well-loved family member, can make memories worth remembering. Just as important, though, is the other lesson. The people who are part of memories, whether they be family or friends, can make memories featuring seemingly mundane events such as Sunday dinners worth holding onto.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 47 Issue 9, September 2015, p26-27
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