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The fall season means cooler weather and a great outdoor environment. The vibrant colors and earthy smells are enough to drive anyone out of the house. Being outdoors is not something that only humans enjoy, pets also love the fall environment. This makes it the perfect time for taking long walks with your pet. Before you head out, there are some safety measures to consider.

Over 10 million cats or dogs are reported missing every year, according to the American Humane Association. Sadly, a considerable number of these lost pets never reunite with their owner. This is due to several reasons, but the inability to identify the owner and contact them is the main reason why this occurs. Do you want to keep your four-legged friend from being lost or stolen? Read our five reasons why you should microchip your pet.

Prevention is always better than cure, especially when it comes to heartworms and fleas. The American Humane Society recommends heartworm and flea prevention to avoid myriad consequences for pets and their owners. The last thing you need is to deal with a high level of infestation in your pets, which can be heartbreaking. If you want to know how important heartworm and flea prevention is, here’s what you should know.

Vaccinations remain one of the best methods of protecting our animals from the many dangerous and even deadly diseases that could threaten their health. They work in an identical way to human vaccines – by triggering the production of antibodies that can fight the disease which they are designed to prevent.

Vaccinations protect your pet from some very serious and potentially life-threatening diseases and ensuring that your beloved animal receives them is one of your most significant responsibilities as a caring and compassionate pet owner.

Learn about the dangers of not vaccinating your pet, and how your pet's long term health benefits from the protection of vaccinations.

Dog owners have a number of important responsibilities which help to ensure that their pet lives a life that is as long, healthy and happy as possible. There are lots of ways in which to do this – feeding them the right balance of nutrients, giving them plenty of exercise and stimulating their minds with games. Another of the most important things that you can do to keep your dog healthy is to get them the necessary vaccinations at the appropriate time.

Your pet’s oral health is unlikely to be the first thing you take into consideration when you bring them home. Nevertheless, dental care is just as important for animals as it is for humans. Your pet needs their teeth to bite and chew their food, but also to pick up and carry objects, to play games such as catching a ball, and in some instances, they may rely on their teeth as a form of defense. If they are compromised in any way, not only can it lead to painful and debilitating symptoms for your pet, but it could also leave them feeling vulnerable. Some studies have also shown a link between poor pet oral health and the development of diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. So as you can see, there are lots of reasons why you should be taking proper care of your pet’s teeth.

As responsible and committed pet owners, we want to do everything in our power to ensure that our companion animals live long, healthy and happy lives. Unfortunately, there is a multitude of potential dangers,  including illness and disease, that can prevent this from becoming a reality. There are just as many diseases that affect animals as there are for humans, some of which have permanent and even deadly consequences. Fortunately, like us, our pets can benefit from a form of preventative medicine known as immunizations.