Important: Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) Update
As you may already know, the canine influenza virus (CIV) or dog flu has made its way to the Bay Area. We want to provide you with both background information on the dog flu as well as what we’re doing about it at Pet Camp. The dog flu was first detected in the U.S. in…
Read MoreProtecting Your Pet
As most of you already know, the San Francisco Bay Area is currently going through a Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) or dog flu outbreak. Unlike the human flu which tends to be seasonal in nature, once the dog flu gets to an area there will be ongoing bursts of activity. In fact, while we think…
Read MoreViewing Your Pet As Your Child
This is a guest blog by April – one of the Pet Camp’s Camp Leaders How many of you refer to your pets as your babies? I never used to think much of it, because to me, it’s completely natural to call my dog my son. After all, I raised him from a young age,…
Read MoreDog Flu & Pet Camp CIV Shot Clinic
As most of you already know, the dog flu (just like the human flu) has hit the Bay Area. For several years we debated the pros and cons of requiring the CIV (dog flu) vaccine, but given the proximity of the most recent outbreak we think it is time to add the CIV vaccine to…
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Remote Control Dog Treat Dispensers Now Available at Pet Camp
Remote control dog treat dispensers are all the rage right now. As far as I can tell here’s how they work: (1) you’re bored at work and are looking for something to do that’s fun and won’t get you busted by your boss; (2) you grab your phone and log into an app; (3) you…
Read MoreDog Flu in the Bay Area
Last week the story broke about dog flu, or canine influenza virus (CIV), affecting 2 dogs in the South Bay. Since then, more cases of suspected (but so far not confirmed) dog flu have been reported. Of course, we’re relieved that the vast majority of the impacted dogs seem to be on their way to…
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