Dog Health & Wellness
Preparing Your Dog for Fourth of July Fireworks
Preparing Your Dog for Fourth of July Fireworks For many families, the Fourth of July means cookouts, celebrations, and fireworks. For many dogs, however, it can be one of the most stressful nights of the year. Loud fireworks are unpredictable, startling, and frightening to dogs. Every year, shelters and veterinary offices see an increase in…
Read MoreKeeping Dogs Cool During the Summer: Heat Safety Tips Every Pet Parent Should Know
Keeping Dogs Cool During the Summer: Heat Safety Tips Every Pet Parent Should Know Summer in Florida means sunshine, vacations, pool days… and dangerous temperatures for our dogs. At Red Fern Pet Lodge, keeping pets safe and comfortable in the heat is one of our top priorities. Dogs can overheat much faster than humans, and…
Read MoreWhy Routine Fecal Testing Matters: Raising the Standard of Care at Red Fern
Why Routine Fecal Testing Matters: Raising the Standard of Care at Red Fern At Red Fern Pet Lodge, the health and safety of every dog in our care is our top priority. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing a clean, safe, and enriching environment, we are implementing a new policy requiring all dogs…
Read MoreUpper Respiratory Infections in Dogs
Upper Respiratory Infections in Dogs What Pet Parents Need to Know (and How We Help Protect Your Pup) If you’ve ever heard the term “canine cough,” you’ve heard about one of the most common upper respiratory infections (URIs) in dogs. While the name can sound alarming, most cases are mild and manageable — especially when…
Read MoreOur Hurricane Preparedness: What Pet Parents Should Know
You have been planning this trip for months! Everything is set. Flight plans, hotels, concert tickets, reservations for your pup at Red Fern Pet Lodge are confirmed… Oh no! A hurricane is growing in the Atlantic and is predicted to affect Ocala! Your flights are on time and you need to leave now! Except your…
Read MoreSaharan Dust Storms in Ocala: What Pet Parents Should Know
As the owner of Red Fern Pet Lodge in Ocala, Florida, I want to bring attention to a seasonal phenomenon that can affect our canine companions: the Saharan dust storms. Over the years, we have noticed an increase in respiratory issues generally starting late spring and continuing through most of the summer. As a kennel…
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