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Precautionary travel tips for pet owners Posted By Jim Hagerty
On May 18, 2011 @ 12:00 am In Online Exclusives | No Comments
From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Most
summer days are filled with outdoor activities and times spent
on vacation. As the summer months start to approach, it is
necessary to understand the types of diseases that may affect
your pets when they travel. So, if you’re the outdoor type and
you like to take your pet with you, your pet may be bringing
home more than memories as you venture through fields and
streams. When traveling, there are some diseases your pet may
encounter, says Dr. Leon Russell, professor at the Texas A&M
College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. If there
is a possibility of contact with mosquitoes, ticks or stagnant
water during your travels, Russell says to take certain
precautions. If dogs and cats come into contact with mosquitoes,
they could be subjected to heartworm