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Mid-Summer Is Here: Keep Your Dog Safe, Happy, and Moving

Summer has arrived in Central Oregon, bringing hotter days, dry trails, and an increase in foxtails and cheatgrass. Discover simple ways to protect your dog's paws, avoid dangerous grass awns, and keep them active even when the temperatures climb. Learn why indoor, climate-controlled exercise can be the safest way to help your pup stay healthy all summer long.

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