{"id":128,"date":"2017-05-01T19:57:31","date_gmt":"2017-05-01T23:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.truecareveterinaryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=128"},"modified":"2017-05-01T19:57:31","modified_gmt":"2017-05-01T23:57:31","slug":"outdoor-fun-with-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.truecareveterinaryhospital.com\/blog\/outdoor-fun-with-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Gearing Up for Outdoor Fun With Your Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"It\u2019s starting to feel like spring, and for those who love to hike, camp, and enjoy Mother Nature, the anticipation of summer is building. Many pet parents, especially those with dogs, also enjoy recreating outdoors with their best four-legged friends. After all, it\u2019s not quite a camping trip without Rover!<\/p>\n

To make the most of outdoor fun with your pet, it\u2019s important to plan carefully before you hit the trails.<\/p>\n

Before You Head Out<\/h3>\n

Much like packing for our own camping or hiking trips, your pet will require equal or more consideration. First of all, nature is wild, and where there\u2019s wild, there\u2019s wildlife – in the form of mammals, reptiles, birds, and, of course, parasites.<\/p>\n

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Many of these critters carry diseases that you\u2019ll want to avoid by making sure your pet pal\u2019s vaccines and parasite prevention are current. Parasite prevention should cover flea and tick control, as well as heartworm prevention<\/a> and screening.<\/p>\n

Depending on where you\u2019re headed and for how long, your friends at True Care Veterinary Hospital<\/a> may recommend additional vaccines for illnesses such as leptospirosis.<\/p>\n

Packing for the Trip<\/h3>\n

Just when you thought the car wasn\u2019t already packed to the gills, there\u2019s your pet to consider. Like us, pets have their own comfort needs and safety requirements for a great expedition outdoors. Some of the basics include:<\/p>\n