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 September 06, 2016

## [Know Before you Go: Tips for a Safe and Happy Road Trip with your Pet](https://info.bestfriendspetcare.com/blog/2016/09/know-before-you-go-tips-for-a-safe-and-happy-road-trip-with-your-pet-2)

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### Many pets love a road trip almost as much as their parents. But before you load up Rover and head off into the distance, make sure you’re thoroughly prepared for a long car trip with your pet. We’ve compiled some comprehensive, road-tested tips on what to do before you go, as well as how to manage along the way.

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 July 12, 2016

## [Pet Travel: Take Your Furry Sidekick Along, or Leave Him Behind?](https://info.bestfriendspetcare.com/blog/2016/07/pet-travel-take-your-furry-sidekick-along-or-leave-him-behind)

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As a pet parent, a road trip with a furry kid might seem like a dream come true. You’d love the opportunity to bond and share new experiences with him, and you’d certainly appreciate the company. But before you load your beloved pet into the car for the long haul, take a moment to reflect. A pet who’s a great companion at home, on walks, and on short trips around town won’t necessarily be an ideal travel buddy. Long trips aren’t right for every pet, and your pet’s needs should come before your desire to take him along.

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 April 22, 2016

## [A Secured Pet is a Safe Pet: Reduce Serious Risks by Restraining Pets on Car Rides](https://info.bestfriendspetcare.com/blog/2016/04/a-secured-pet-is-a-safe-pet-reduce-serious-risks-by-restraining-pets-on-car-rides)

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Only a few short decades ago, buckling up was optional for drivers and their passengers, and people were generally unaware of the serious dangers posed by riding in cars without safety belts. Today, all that has changed. Everyone uses a seatbelt, and wisely so. Those riding in the front seat can reduce their risk of fatal injuries by 45 percent and their risk of moderate to critical injury by 50 percent, just by buckling up. In addition, rear seat passengers riding without seatbelts increase the death rate of front seat passengers by up to 5 times.

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 March 02, 2016

## [Heartworm Prevention: A Primer for Every Pet Parent](https://info.bestfriendspetcare.com/blog/2016/03/heartworm-prevention-a-primer-for-every-pet-parent)

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As a responsible pet parent, you know that you are supposed to keep your fur babies on heartworm preventive, but have you ever wondered why it is so important? What would happen if you didn’t? What if your pet has heartworms – what now?

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 December 15, 2015

## [Protect Your Family Pets From Holiday Hazards](https://info.bestfriendspetcare.com/blog/2015/12/protect-your-family-pets-from-holiday-hazards-2)

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It may be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but it can also be the most dangerous for your pet. Holiday decorations and festive foods can put your pet at risk, so take precautions to prevent holiday mishaps.

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 October 28, 2015

## [Keep Your Pets Safe on Halloween](https://info.bestfriendspetcare.com/blog/2015/10/keeping-pets-safe-on-halloween-2)

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Halloween is just around the corner and many pet owners are eager to include the family pet in the festivities.  Unfortunately, trick-or-treating can turn ugly if an excited dog dashes off in pursuit of costumed children with bags of candy.

No one wants to spend Halloween night in the emergency room with an injured child, or roaming the dark streets in search of a lost pet, so we asked some of Best Friends professional trainers to share their top tips for keeping everyone safe.

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 August 07, 2015

## [Making Bordetella Vaccines Easier on Pets AND Owners](https://info.bestfriendspetcare.com/blog/2015/08/protecting-your-pet-against-canine-cough)

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Let’s face it–going to the veterinarian to receive vaccinations not always fun. Your pet doesn’t like the injection and will squirm, the technician may not be able to properly assist in keeping your pet still, you have to come back for another dose in a few weeks, and it might not be effective for several weeks.

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 August 05, 2015

## [What is Rabies? And Why is Vaccination Important?](https://info.bestfriendspetcare.com/blog/2015/08/what-is-rabies-and-why-is-vaccination-important)

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**Rabies: what is it, and why is vaccination important**

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 June 25, 2015

## [All About Heatstroke in Pets](https://info.bestfriendspetcare.com/blog/2015/06/what-you-need-to-know-about-heatstroke-in-pets)

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Summer is here, which means it’s about to get HOT, HOT, HOT! As we start to plan the ways we’re going to beat the heat this season, let’s not forget about our four-legged family members.

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 June 22, 2015

## [Thunderstorm phobia: Tips to help your dog before and during a thunderstorm](https://info.bestfriendspetcare.com/blog/2015/06/thunderstorm-phobia-tips-to-help-your-dog-before-and-during-a-thunderstorm)

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**Is your dog afraid of thunderstorms?** It is not uncommon for dogs to be afraid of thunderstorms (or any loud noises from above) but their reaction to these noises can range from merely being nervous and shaky to chewing through drywall or breaking through windows. Unfortunately, there is no easy fix but there are some things you can do at home to help.

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