Elisa Hedman
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Evacuating a kennel: planning for hurricanes, floods and wildfires before the season starts
When a fire or flood is coming, there is no time to work out how to move twelve dogs and a two-week-old litter. Lessons from Katrina, Harvey and the Marshall Fire, and a practical framework for planning transport, destinations, records,…
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Bee and wasp stings in dogs: first aid, allergic reactions and when to go to the vet
Curious puppies snap at bees and wasps, so stings on the face and in the mouth are common in summer. How to remove a stinger safely, the signs of a severe allergic reaction, which dogs are at higher risk, why…
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Hot spots on dogs: why they appear so fast and what to do
A hot spot can go from a little scratching to a large, raw, oozing patch in a day. What hot spots are, the itch triggers behind them — fleas, allergies, ear problems, wet or matted coats — what treatment involves,…
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Water safety for dogs: pools, lakes, the sea and the hidden risks of swimming
Swimming is great exercise for many dogs, but pools without an exit, strong currents, boats and endless water retrieves all carry risks. How to supervise, when to use a life jacket, why to bring fresh water to the beach, and…
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Summer heat and the stud dog: semen quality, timing and shipping chilled semen
Sperm are produced a few degrees below body temperature, and heat stress can reduce sperm counts for weeks. What the research on summer and semen quality shows, why problems appear (and resolve) on a two-month delay, and practical steps for…
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How long do dogs live? Size, breed and what owners can influence
What large studies show about how long dogs live, why small dogs tend to outlive large ones, whether mixed breeds live longer, and what owners can do to help.
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Raising a litter in summer: keeping newborn puppies and their mother cool and safe
Breeders worry about keeping newborns warm, but in summer the whelping room can get too hot. Why puppies can’t cool themselves, how to give them a warm zone and a cooler zone, why you should check your heat source with…
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Thunderstorm fear in dogs: how to help during the storm and in the long run
About a third of dogs are sensitive to noise, and fear of thunder and fireworks often starts young and can get worse. What to do during a storm, what the evidence says about wraps, supplements and medication, and how training…
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Two puppies at once: littermate syndrome and what the evidence shows
Is “littermate syndrome” real? What research shows about raising two puppies together, the real risks, and what breeders should discuss before selling two to one home.
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Road trips and camping with your dog: a summer travel checklist
A summer road trip or camping weekend can be wonderful with a dog — if you plan for the car, the heat and the campsite. How to restrain your dog safely, handle car sickness, keep ID up to date away…
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