May 22, 2013
by Kat Sherbo
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On Monday, one of the most destructive tornadoes to ever hit Oklahoma, a tornado 1.3 miles long, destroyed hundreds of homes, hospitals, and schools, and claimed dozens of lives. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by the … Continue reading
May 22, 2013
by Kat Sherbo
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Conspiracy theorists have been saying it for years, and though the Department of Homeland Security claims it’s absolutely untrue, a stack of unsettling coincidences seem to link Plum Island research to Lyme disease. Plum Island is less than 10 miles … Continue reading
May 20, 2013
by Nikki Moustaki
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When I contracted Lyme disease in 2011, I had no idea that it was as serious and complicated a disease as I soon learned. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a time for people to gain some knowledge about how … Continue reading
May 16, 2013
by Kat Sherbo
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Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that can cause very scary symptoms — from a rash and aches and pains to lasting neurological trauma, depending on how quickly the disease in caught and treated. People who’d have Lyme disease can have … Continue reading
May 13, 2013
by Kat Sherbo
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We all want our pets to be healthy, and some of us really go out of our way to make that happen. Take Marie Shelto, who gave her dog, Bocker, flea and tick protection year-round, and always checked his fur … Continue reading
May 10, 2013
by Ryan Gellis
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It’s Good To Be A Pet Parent “Pet ownership, particularly dog ownership, is probably associated with a decreased risk of heart disease,” says Glenn N. Levine, a professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. This past Thursday the American … Continue reading
May 9, 2013
by Ryan Gellis
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Why do you take your pets to the vet? A new study by VPI ranks the reported cases of pet illness in 2012 with some surprising and insightful findings. A new ailment has taken the top spot as the issue that … Continue reading
May 7, 2013
by Laura Fortner
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77% of US pet parents are worried about ticks this season and 64% are concerned about Lyme disease, according to the inaugural Tickitude Survey conducted by PetCareRx this spring. Over 400 pet households nationwide participated in the Tickitude study, designed … Continue reading
May 7, 2013
by Mary Kearl
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Stay tuned all month as we cover how Lyme affects dogs, cats, and people, and how you can be better prepared. The Most Compelling Stories and Best Information About Lyme on the Web Know someone with Lyme disease and want … Continue reading
May 6, 2013
by Kat Sherbo
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May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, which is fitting because flea and tick season has begun! That means ticks are out and about already this year, and you and your pets could contract Lyme. What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is … Continue reading
