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Summer Safety Tips from Chicago Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center

Summer Safety Tips from Chicago Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center
This is optimistic – here are summer safety tips (which means summer is upon us!) from Chicago Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center. Here a  few hightlighst: Asphalt: Minimize your pet’s time on asphalt. It heats up quickly, burns paws and causes overheating. Beaches, Boats & Pools: Not all dogs are good swimmers. When on or... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
May 21, 2012 at 8:06 am
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WGN Radio Petcast: ParasitePalooza - Fleas,Ticks, Heartworm

WGN Radio Petcast: ParasitePalooza - Fleas,Ticks, Heartworm
Click HERE to listen to this WGN Radio Petcast. (May take a moment to load) Due greatly to weather conditions, it’s thought this will be a banner year for fleas, ticks and mosquitoes that transmit heartworm disease. First up, fighting fleas with Dr. Dwight Bowman, veterinary parisitologisst at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, and... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
April 16, 2012 at 9:00 am
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On the Road Again, The Companion Animal Parasite Council

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The Companion Animal Parasite Council is a not-for-profit who’s goal is to educate the public about parasite protection and control…So, each summer parasitologists hit the road – to go to the people – traveling in the parasite-mobile. Seriously, they do an amazing job of reaching professionals by bringing experts to lecture about the latest research... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
August 3, 2011 at 11:59 pm
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Companion Animal Parasite Council Road Trip at Wrigley Field

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The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) super sized van parked across from the friendly confines on July 24. Experts answered pet owner/Cub fan questions about parasites. Some say Cub fans have long suffered from parasites. Follow the CAPC Road Show, Northern Exposure, here and on the CAPC website. Wherever they are, CAPC will hand out... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 26, 2011 at 7:52 am
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Football Star LaDainian Tomlinson and Heartworm Survivor Kuddles

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NFL running back LaDainian Tomlinson discusses the importance of year round heartworm prevention for pets following Kuddles’ close call with heartworm disease. Learn more from the American Heartworm Society. I don’t get why people don’t protect their pets – it’s easy to do, and safe.  (thanks to Dr. Sheldon Rubin for turning me on to... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 25, 2011 at 2:53 pm
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Parsasite Council Hits the Road, Stopping at Wrigley Field

Parsasite Council Hits the Road, Stopping at Wrigley Field
The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC)) is hitting the road to zap one parasite at a time; watch them come to your community to chase fleas down the street, tackle ticks and round up roundworms. The idea is to come to where pet owners are, to communicate parasite prevention to pet owners. CAPC members include... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 24, 2011 at 7:19 am
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Cats and Parasite Protection

Can’t live with them, CAN live without with: Parasites! Dr. Diane Eigner, chair of the CATalyst Council demonstrates parasite prevention– ... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
April 17, 2010 at 9:15 am
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Too Many Worms

According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, one to three million people are infected with hookworm by pets annually…and it’s preventable. Heartworm prevention can save your pet’s life. Roundworm can be transmitted to people, particularly to kids, and it can be serious…but that’s as preventable in our dogs. And no one wants a pet to... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
October 13, 2009 at 11:42 am
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