Canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) is a highly contagious and serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the gastrointestinal tract of puppies, dogs, and wild canids (e.g. foxes, wolves, coyotes). It was first identified in 1978 and is seen worldwide. It also can damage the heart muscle in very young and unborn puppies.
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Yes summer has arrived all-be-it off and on, but even though the rain is coming down temperatures are high some say higher than ever. It is time to act, even though it may be once a year your dog will greatly benefit from a blast. Dogs generally shed hair during the warmer months having said that in our experience they shed more often due to our modern environment.
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Vaccinations teach the immune system to recognise and respond quickly to certain infections before they can cause serious illness. They contain harmless strains of the viruses and bacteria that your dog needs protection against.
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Warm temperatures in summer mean that dogs could potentially die or suffer from heatstroke if left in their owners' cars.

Each year the RSPCA receives around 6,000 calls from members of the public concerned about an animal left in a car on the street, in a supermarket car park or at a public event.

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The single most important thing you will need: a clear level head. Stay calm! If an emergency should arise, your pet is counting on you to focus and provide the necessary attention and care.
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All a pet owner has to do is spay or neuter their companion animal. Simple enough. No, it's not that simple. In fact, there is such a reluctance among many pet owners to have their animals spayed or neutered that, in the United States alone, 15 to 18 million unwanted cats and dogs must be destroyed each year.
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Spaying or neutering your dog is an important part of responsible pet ownership. Unneutered male dogs that are not able to mate experience frustration, which can lead to aggression. Unspayed female dogs attract unwanted attention every six months. From a psychological and biological point-of-view, it is the best thing for your dog.
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Every year the skyline is set alight with rockets, Catherine wheels and Roman candles as celebrations take place to the accompanying sound of fireworks. Bangs, explosions and bright lights are partnered by screams, sirens and the occasional howling dog.
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The Coalition For Improved Dog Ownership Standards intends to bring you a free online archive of dog training articles and dog training advice.
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Positive dog training can happen any time, all the time. You don’t need to get your dog ready in special training equipment. Your pet is usually ready whenever you are. It is recommended that you train in several 5 to 15-minute sessions, for a total of 30 to 45 minutes per day.
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