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Exercise is just as important for your dog as it is for you. Young dogs and healthy adults need lots of it. Even senior pets need a regular daily workout to maintain their health. Visit www.PetPlace.com for more great Pet Care Pointers.
Parasites like roundworms and hookworms can be transmitted from pets to people and can be spread by infected animal waste. For more information on this and other health related pet information, visit www.Healthypet.com.
The first rule for traveling with your pet is to have an ID tag or other means of identification securely affixed to the dog. Make sure you know how your dog reacts to trips by taking a number of short local trips. You can find other travel tips and other great tips on www.ThePetCenter.com.
The AVMA Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents' Report on Cat and Dog Vaccines has recommended that the core vaccines for dogs include distemper, canine adenovirus-2 (hepatitis and respiratory disease), and canine parvovirus-2. Noncore vaccines include leptospirosis, coronavirus, canine parainfluenza and Bordetella bronchiseptica (both are causes of 'kennel cough'), and Borrelia burgdorferi (causes Lyme Disease). Consult with your veterinarian to select the proper vaccines for your puppy. For more information, visit www.PetEducation.com.