Pams Fun with Fido

08/07/2025

08/06/2025

Rabies in Clackamas County ‼️

On August 1, a bat in Clackamas County tested positive for rabies. The bat was found at a private residence in Molalla, where it came into contact with a human. The person who was exposed is receiving the recommended post-exposure prophylaxis.

In the last five years, Clackamas County has averaged one bat per year that has tested positive for rabies. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself, your family and your pets from this deadly illness. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3UfeJsw

08/06/2025

Summer heat can be tough on our dogs—but with the right info, you can keep them safe, cool, and happy. From heat stroke and dehydration to toxic algae and hot pavement, our latest blog breaks it all down.

Plus: see how our dog pool and indoor sensory room offer safe, enriching ways to beat the heat.

📖 Read & book here: [https://aplaceforpaws.com/blogs/news/hot-days-happy-dogs-protecting-your-pup-from-common-summer-hazards]

08/06/2025

‘Correction’ should mean showing them what to do, not attacking them.

08/04/2025

Your dog’s nose might just save your life. 🐾🔬
A new study reveals that trained dogs can detect Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms appear—with up to 98% accuracy. Yes, really.

Scientists from the UK teamed up with Medical Detection Dogs, training pups to sniff skin swabs taken from behind the ears. What they found? People with Parkinson’s release a unique scent in their skin oils, long before tremors or other signs begin.

Two super-sniffers—Bumper the Golden Retriever and Peanut the Black Lab—successfully identified positive samples in a blind trial involving over 200 participants.

This could be a game-changer for early diagnosis, offering a simple, non-invasive, and cost-effective way to catch the disease before it progresses.

Dogs don’t just make us smile—they might be the future of medical diagnostics. 🐕❤️🧠

💬 Should dogs become part of hospital checkups? Let’s talk about it👇

08/03/2025

New friends

08/02/2025