For more information about deaf dogs and their care check out these links:
Deaf Dogs
Deaf Dogs Rock
WebMD Pet – Training Deaf Dogs
Helping your dog learn from a young age to have positive and safe experiences with the world can help them cope as adults. At times this is best done under the guidance of a qualified behavioral trainer using science based training, if your dog has already become fearful or reactive of a stimulus. 
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Recently we have been notified that some dogs that frequent Best Friends Dog Park have been infected by Viral Papilloma. They do not know where they contracted it at our park or someplace else. Viral Papilloma, is not contagious to humans, just dog to dog. These dogs will not be around other dogs until they free of the virus. If you notice lesions please contact your Veterinarian. For more details on on Viral Papilloma please contact your veterinarian.
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Creature Comfort Clinic LLC
will be hosting an upcoming pet memorial, with a butterfly release – please see the attached flyer. Share with anyone and everyone you know who might be interested. It is free and welcome to everyone, not just families whom I’ve helped. Please RSVP if able! There is not a Packers game on the day of the memorial.
September 10, 2013 — The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has announced a voluntary recall of Joey’s Jerky Chicken Jerky treats due to possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria.
A total of 21 people in Merrimack and Hillsborough Counties have been identified with the same strain of the illness.
However, no deaths have occurred.
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DNR Staff are reporting that Little Lake Butte des Morts has a pretty strong BGA bloom occurring. Lake Winnebago also has some spots with high concentrations of BGA, particularly along the north shore. Areas that have a surface scum are most likely to produce IBGA exposure symptoms.
If you think you are experiencing symptoms related to exposure to blue-green algae (e.g., stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, fever, muscle weakness, difficulty breathing), contact your doctor or the Poison Information Hotline (800-222-1222) right away.
If your pet displays symptoms such as seizures, vomiting, or diarrhea after contact with surface water, contact your veterinarian right away.
Report a Case with potential health effects caused by blue-green algae, visit the Department of Health Services [exit DNR]. or contact the Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health at 608-266-1120.
A Doggie First Aid Kit is on site whenever we have an event and it is always in need of refilling. We’ve made a list of needs here for you to consider donating. Items are available at pharmacies, pet supply stores and through your veterinarian. Continue reading “Doggie First Aid Kit”
