Veterinarians are warning dog owners that the mild winter and early spring could put dogs at greater risk of diseases such as heartworm and Lyme disease. To avoid the risk of infections, vets are advising dog owners to start their preventative regimines earlier and to regularly inspect and groom their dogs.

Although ticks, mosquitos, fleas and other pests are around every year, this year they are out in greater force. The warmer temperatures have brought about an increase activity and population of mosquitos and ticks. These pests are carriers of parasitic diseases which can adversely affect a dog's health and can be expensive to medically treat.


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Colin White was rescued from drowning in the sea because his German Shepherd dog refused to go back to shore and ended up alerting the coastguard to his whereabouts. White was out walking his dog at the oceanside at Earnse Bay at Walney Cumbria in the UK on Friday when he hurt his leg and got into trouble.



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