Return to Index Heartworms Spring is the best time to have a dog tested for heartworms. If not detected and treated in time, heartworms can be fatal. It is important to have pets wear identification tags and licenses at all times. If a pet becomes lost, a tag and a license will make it possible for him to be returned to his owner. Return to Index Jogging Think before taking a dog jogging.
Hot pavement can damage a dog's paws.
If a dog is getting on in years, extended jogs with his owner can be injurious, or even fatal. Unless dog owners have secure fenced-in areas, they should not allow their dogs to run around unleashed. Doing so often results in traffic accidents, fights between dogs, the destruction of a neighbor's property, and so on. Do not use a leash on a cat's collar. Instead attach the leash to a harness.