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Riding New Mexico’s Super Twisties
Most anyone who is serious about riding motorcycles is aware of the Tail of the Dragon, a fabled piece of two-lane in North Carolina that boasts 318 curves in 11 miles. With those curves you might think it would be a sportsbike riders’ paradise. However, having become a mecca for bikers it has also become a heavily patrolled road all who go there, whether on big cruisers like the Kawasaki Vaquero or on hot, nimble... (posted by Ron 1 year 29 days ago.)
Most anyone who is serious about riding motorcycles is aware of the Tail of the Dragon, a fabled piece of two-lane in North Carolina that boasts 318 curves in 11 miles. With those curves you might think it would be a sportsbike riders’ paradise. However, having become a mecca for bikers it has also become a heavily patrolled road all who go there, whether on big cruisers like the Kawasaki Vaquero or on hot, nimble... (posted by Ron 1 year 29 days ago.)
Road Trip! Traveling With Your Dog
Boarding a pet or having a dog sitter come to your home can add a significant cost to your vacation. And besides, Fluffy would love the beach! But how do you travel safely and easily with a dog in the mix? Before You Go: Take a good hard look at this decision. Is Fluffy really a good traveling companion? Let’s go through a quick checklist to determine how travel-hardy she really is. How does Fluffy do... (posted by Ron 1 year 41 days ago.)
Boarding a pet or having a dog sitter come to your home can add a significant cost to your vacation. And besides, Fluffy would love the beach! But how do you travel safely and easily with a dog in the mix? Before You Go: Take a good hard look at this decision. Is Fluffy really a good traveling companion? Let’s go through a quick checklist to determine how travel-hardy she really is. How does Fluffy do... (posted by Ron 1 year 41 days ago.)
Poison! Common Household Risks to Your Dog
Most dog owners have heard that chocolate is a dangerous poison for dogs. But what about other common household substances? Around Christmas time, dangers to pets from holiday plants, decorations and foods are well publicized, but all year long awareness of a few key dangers is key to canine health and safety. The Top Ten Dangers 1. Human medications, both over the counter and prescription, can be dangerous... (posted by Ron 1 year 41 days ago.)
Most dog owners have heard that chocolate is a dangerous poison for dogs. But what about other common household substances? Around Christmas time, dangers to pets from holiday plants, decorations and foods are well publicized, but all year long awareness of a few key dangers is key to canine health and safety. The Top Ten Dangers 1. Human medications, both over the counter and prescription, can be dangerous... (posted by Ron 1 year 41 days ago.)
Splish Splash: Should I Give My Dog A Bath?
Does Percy need a little scrub-a-dub-dub? Is Simone’s presence offensive to your sensibilities? Did he get caught in the rain? Maybe he went for a dip in a muddy, algae-filled pond? Has he had a surprise meeting with a skunk or a roll in something foul? Does she have a nasty case of dandruff? Or does she just smell, well, like a dog? That doggy odor is something that dog owners have been putting up... (posted by Ron 1 year 41 days ago.)
Does Percy need a little scrub-a-dub-dub? Is Simone’s presence offensive to your sensibilities? Did he get caught in the rain? Maybe he went for a dip in a muddy, algae-filled pond? Has he had a surprise meeting with a skunk or a roll in something foul? Does she have a nasty case of dandruff? Or does she just smell, well, like a dog? That doggy odor is something that dog owners have been putting up... (posted by Ron 1 year 41 days ago.)
Cancer and Your Dog
Cancer: most people think of it as a sentence, not a word. Cancer is a common pet health problem: so common, in fact, over half of dogs currently aged ten or older will die of cancer. As scary as it can be, often knowing the facts can help a dog owner avoid panic and make smart choices about prevention and health. Cancer Basics Cancers come in two forms or types: sarcomas and carcinomas. A carcinoma affects “skin”... (posted by Ron 1 year 41 days ago.)
Cancer: most people think of it as a sentence, not a word. Cancer is a common pet health problem: so common, in fact, over half of dogs currently aged ten or older will die of cancer. As scary as it can be, often knowing the facts can help a dog owner avoid panic and make smart choices about prevention and health. Cancer Basics Cancers come in two forms or types: sarcomas and carcinomas. A carcinoma affects “skin”... (posted by Ron 1 year 41 days ago.)
A Vet Who Practices Without an Animal Hospital
Simplify. It’s a growing trend in many areas: declutter, trim down, simplify your schedule and your lifestyle. One veterinarian in upstate New York did just that and created a whole new way to practice as a result. In the “house calls only” business for the past eleven years, she has honed her particular brand of veterinary house calls to match her clients and her area, and still... (posted by Ron 1 year 41 days ago.)
Simplify. It’s a growing trend in many areas: declutter, trim down, simplify your schedule and your lifestyle. One veterinarian in upstate New York did just that and created a whole new way to practice as a result. In the “house calls only” business for the past eleven years, she has honed her particular brand of veterinary house calls to match her clients and her area, and still... (posted by Ron 1 year 41 days ago.)
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