Remember: Hot Cars Kill!

Do you remember when Burlington the Cat saved Binkie, the little dog who was left in a car, in the June 2011 issue of Burlington Reports? Did you know that on a beautiful, 70° day, the temperature in a closed car can climb to 104° in 30 minutes? The chart below serves as a reminder to pet owners: Hot Cars Kill! Never leave your pet in a hot car, even if the temperature outside feels cool! .  

10 Questions You Should Ask Your Vet When Medication Is Prescribed

From the FDA’s web site, here are 10 questions you should ask your veterinarian if medication is prescribed: 1. Why has my pet been prescribed this medication and how long do I need to give it? 2. How do I give the medication to my pet? Should it be given with food? 3. How often should the medication be given and how much should I give each time? If it is a liquid, should I shake it first? 4. How …

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Links on Topics in Burlington Reports – September 2016, Issue XIX

. Below are links for further reading on topics mentioned in our September 2016 (Fall/Winter 2016) issue of Burlington Reports: . What’s the Deal With… Whiskers? Cat Whiskers Vs. Dog Whiskers Henry’s Pocket The Weird Science of Cats’ Ears What is the Vomeronasal Organ? (aka Jacobson’s Organ) A Stress-Free Way For Trimming Your Dog’s Toenails How to Trim Your Dog’s Nails (and Avoid a Horror Show) Dog Food: Ten Scary Truths Pet Food: The Good, the Bad, and the Healthy …

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September 2016 Issue of Burlington Reports (Fall / Winter 2016)

  Fall / Winter are almost here again! The September 2016 issue of Burlington Reports brings all sorts of new information in topics ranging from what’s in our pets’ food to whether cats and dogs dream, along with a bit of humor: 9 Reasons Cats Like To Be Up High and 9 Reasons Dogs Like To Go For Car Rides! In this issue: Did You Know? (Dog and Cat Sensory Organs / Nail Trimming) Junk Food Is As Bad For …

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