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My Veterinary Advice for Preventing Lyme Disease in Your Dog

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 02:25:24 +0000

‘Tis the season of all things buggy, and it’s one of the many reasons I love to hike in winter. Between stinging wasps, biting mosquitos, and worst of all, ticks who can transmit a host of diseases, including Lyme disease, it’s enough to make you want to (almost) ditch the hike and opt for a...

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Big East Fork Trail in Pisgah National Forest

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 17:04:34 +0000

There are certain trails in western North Carolina that I find myself hiking repeatedly. It’s usually due to their spectacular scenery or their easy access, but rarely is it a combination of the two. The Big East Fork Trail in Pisgah National Forest is a trail that fits both of these criteria though, and I...

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10 Tips to Safely Hike With Your Dog: A Veterinarian’s Advice

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 11:49:14 +0000

This is the 4th in a series of posts about hiker preparedness and safety: Part I: What you should always do and put in your backpacking before going on a hike Part II: What you should do if you’re lost on a hike Part III: What your kids should always have with them on a hike to...

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