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STORY CONTINUED FR OM PRE VIOUS PAGE Owners should take their pets to a vet as soon as possible if they see such signs as fever, cough and chest pain, the MVMA noted. Martin said a family friend's dog got blastomycosis last year and didn't survive. PREVENTATIVE MEASURES She also checks her dogs for ticks that can cause Lyme disease. "We got a tick prevention product from the vet called Simparica," said Martin, who volunteers for a pet rescue organization. "It's also for fleas, para- sites and mange, and we give them heartworm pills." Tick removers are part of her pet first aid/emergency kit. "I always have plenty of food and water for them and my own supply of medications, like Benadryl for stings, Viaderm (cream for sores) and alcohol wipes for their (paw) pads," she said. Watson also cautioned owners not to leave pets alone in or near the lake. "Dogs can sometimes overexert themselves in summer and owners must prevent heat stroke when it gets very hot – especially for dogs that are older or overweight," he added. "And some breeds are more susceptible to it than others, so keep them hydrated. "The breeds at risk of heat stroke be- cause of their facial conformation in- clude the squish-faced (brachycephalic) breeds like pugs, Boston terriers, bull- dogs, shih tzus and others." Pet owners should start preparing before they even leave home. "The most questions I get are about keeping pets calm in the vehicle, like, 'How do I keep my cat from meowing for two and a half hours on the way to the lake?'" Watson said. "There are pills they can get for that. Some pets even have to be sedated." PETS Waterfront connections made to last When you have a property on the water, you know that's where people meet to take in the view, relax, or get active. Boating, fishing, swimming are all highlights of waterfront life that bring people together. These are the connections that last for generations. You want to make sure that the foundation for these connections – the dock system – will last too. Stability, safety and longevity are as important tous as they are to you. Seaco Marine's locally designed and produced aluminum and wood floating dock systems offer unrivalled quality, state of the art styling, and precision engineering for commercial, residential and cottage properties. Our dock systems are backed by over 25 years of experience in helping owners get the most from their waterfront lifestyle and surroundings. COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL, COTTAGE FLOATS, DOCK ACCESSORIES & KITS ALUMINUM The Forks, Winnipeg, Manitoba TIMBER FRAME 112 Merit Crescent, West St. Paul, Manitoba R2P 2W5 Phone 204-783-4450, Fax 204-774-9571 1·800· 665·2008 seacomarine.com Noah (top) and Lily lovin' the lake. PHOTO BY CHRIS ELIASSON 22 L A K E L I F E S U M M E R 2 0 2 1