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Have you heard of Rabbit Fever?

Hey there folks. It’s me, Linda Lou, here to talk about something that I just learned about: a disease called Tularemia, otherwise known as “rabbit fever.” Tularemia can affect dogs, cats and humans, as well as a host of other domestic and wild animals.  A cat in Ramsey County was recently diagnosed with Tularemia, which

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Chihuahua on the Lam

Linda Lou here to talk about something no pet owner wants to experience – a missing pet. What would be the first thing you would do if you discovered a gate left open and your beloved pup missing from the yard? Unfortunately, many people will face this reality, as statistics show that 1 in 3

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Oh poo, did I just step in… AHHH! I DID!!

Yes, it’s that time of year again folks when people are returning to their yards only to find a winter’s worth of “donations” from their pets gracing the landscape.  Linda Lou, Blog Dog, here to discuss this annual phenomenon that plagues all dog owners. My parents clean up after us four pups all winter, and

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What’s bugging you?

Hey all, it’s Linda Lou the Dog Blogger again! Today I’m itching to share with you some information about bug bites (pun intended!). Insect bites and stings are not something that I personally ever have trouble with, but my sister Connie Mae has horrible reactions to bee and wasp stings. Just check out these pictures.

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Let’s Check You for Ticks!

Those are some of the most dreaded words we hear as dogs, second only to “It’s time for a tubby!” Although I kinda like baths… I’m weird that way. But I digress… Hey ladies and gents! It’s me, Linda Lou, your favorite chihuahua blogger. If you missed my introduction post, you can check it out

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National Pet Week: Safely Socializing Your Pet

All animals require socialization to some extent, especially young and active canines. Socializing your dog or cat takes time, patience and lots of repetition. These days, it’s even harder to socialize a pet as we all practice social distancing. Today is the fourth day of National Pet Week, and we’d like to give you some

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Is your pet congested?

?Allow 3-5 minutes to read full post. Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been having a conversation about allergies in dogs and cats. Allergic symptoms in pets tend to flare up in the fall and spring, as the seasons change and various allergens become more exposed. Our first allergy post described atopic dermatitis and

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Does your pet have smelly ears?

Last week we published an article about seasonal allergies in cats and dogs. In that post, we described a condition called “atopic dermatitis.” Atopic dermatitis often occurs secondary to allergies and is characterized by skin irritation, inflammation, and infection. If you missed this post, click here to catch up. Atopic dermatitis can manifest in a

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Is your pet itchy?

Allow 5-10 minutes to read full post. The snow has melted, and rain has arrived. Spring is officially here, and with it comes those wonderful allergies that we all love so much. As the world around us thaws out, trees start budding and grass goes from brown to green. Particles of pollen, molds, dust, dander

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