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Teaching a Puppy “How to Play Nice”

Teaching your new puppy the right way to play Download Printable PDF Most puppy play consists of chasing, pouncing, barking, growling, snapping, and biting. So how can you tell the difference between normal play and possible signs of true aggression in your new puppy?...

Lyme Nephritis

All About Lyme Nephritis Ticks are a big problem in Western PA.  Not only are there a lot of them, but a good percentage (more than 25%) carry B. burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.  And deer ticks are quite small (sometimes only the size of a...

Crate Training Your Puppy

Crate Training Most people have heard of crate training but may not know what it really is or why it works. The following is a brief discussion about crate training, how to use it with your puppy, and some common mistakes made. Crate training takes time, effort, and a...

Dealing With Diarrhea

When is diarrhea an issue? If it persists more than 1 day OR The pet seems otherwise unwell. Should I rest my dog’s GI tract if they have diarrhea? Only if acute onset—8-12 hours. What should I feed after the 8-12 hour fast? A bland diet such as? Specialty GI food is...

Why Spay and Neuter

Puppies and Kittens Did you know stray, pet and feral cats can be spayed or neutered for free or a substantially reduced fee.  Butler County Humane Society is offering a SEA program that will pay for everything you need to get done except for an exam and any optional...