Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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It's officially spooky season! Follow these tips to keep your pet healthy and safe during Halloween: Don't feed your pets Halloween candy, especially if it contains chocolate or xylitol (a common sugar substitute found in sugar-free candies and gum) Make sure your pet is properly identified (microchip, collar, and ID tag) in case he or she escapes through the open door while you're distracted by trick-or-treaters Keep lit candles and jack-o-lanterns out of reach of pets If you plan to put a...
The Director of Veterinary Public Health for Los Angeles County issued an animal health alert to veterinarians in the area, informing them that they have noted a large increase in reported confirmed and suspected canine leptospirosis cases over the last few weeks. Most of the affected dogs either live in or had exposures in locations on the west side of the county or in the San Fernando Valley. Additionally, a number of dogs may have been exposed at a boarding facility in Santa Monica. Some...