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Pets and heatstroke: Watch for the signs

By Teva Stone Wellington Veterinary Hospital With very warm August temps, it is important to be aware of heat stroke. Heat stroke occurs when an animal’s body temperature goes over 104ºF. Usually this occurs when […]

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Gearhead Diary: The Chicken

I’m a procrastinator. Big time. But last summer, I thought I’d maybe change my wicked ways and get down to some vehicle maintenance before the cold set in. I knew our 25-year-old car was due […]

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“Roosters” make their appearance

In late summer, flowering stems—“roosters”—rise above their flock of hens-and-chicks (Sempervivum), a tough, cold-hardy succulent that’s nice for nestling among rocks. The rooster plant dies after blooming, but chicks quickly fill in the bare space.