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Nutrition, heat, parasites and vet visits. Always check with your vet.

Rotem Bar

Health & Wellness · 3 days ago

Question

Heatwave walks: what time do you go out?

The forecast says 34°C again this week. I've been walking Bamba at 6:00 and after 19:00, but even then the pavement feels warm. I check it with the back of my hand for seven seconds before…

Golden retriever shaking off water on a hot day
5 replies

Galit Navon

Health & Wellness · 5 Oct

Question

Flea and tick prevention: tablets or a collar?

Ticks seem worse than usual near the Carmel this year. We have used spot-on drops so far, but our dog swims a lot. Did you switch to tablets or a collar, and did your vet have a preference?

2 replies

Yoni Gold

Health & Wellness · 2 Oct

Raw food or kibble? What did your vet say?

Our border collie is two and has a sensitive stomach. Friends keep recommending a raw diet, our vet is cautious about it, and the internet has strong opinions either way. I'm not looking…

Border collie looking at bowls of fresh food on a table
3 replies

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