Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84Would you trust a face like this to just anyone? We wouldn’t either. That’s why we are committed to being part of your extended family! Ohio Drive Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary hospital with an all-star team! We take great pride in providing exemplary customer service paired with outstanding medical care, ensuring that your furry friends are truly in the best hands. 1101 Ohio Drive, Suite 104, Plano, TX 75093 ohiodriveanimalhospital.com | 972-599-2224 *Free exam offer valid only for well-pet visits. For new customers only. Not valid for ill pets or combined with other offers. Come meet Dr. Benjamin and his team CALL US AT 972-599-2224 TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT Mention Good Life Family Magazine and get a FREE well-pet exam* DO: • Make sure your dog is current with all vaccines and heartworm/flea/tick medications. “You can’t trust that other owners are taking care of their dogs, so make sure yours is protected,” points out Dr. Benjamin. • Make sure the dog has access to water. Some parks feature doggie water fountains, but some don’t. Play it safe by bringing your own water supply. • Take special consideration if your dog isn’t spayed or neutered. “These dogs are more likely to be aggressive or try to mate while they’re there,”says Dr. Benjamin. • Time your visits appropriately. It’s hotter and busier in the afternoon and early evening, so go early in the morning before the heat and crowds kick in. • Scout out good dog parks. Dr. Benjamin advises looking for clean parks that are completely fenced in, preferably with separate sections for small and large dogs. Other good features include water fountains, shade trees, and walking paths. DON’T: • Bring your dog to the park without some at-home exercise first. Before heading to the park, take your dog for a quick walk or let him run around your backyard. “If a dog has been cooped up in the house all day, he tends to get overexcited once he gets to the park, which might bother other dogs,” explains Dr. Benjamin. • Take a puppy to a park prior to 16 weeks old.“That’s the age they get the last round of puppy booster shots,” says Dr. Benjamin. “You want to make sure your dog is fully protected and vaccinated before going to a dog park.” • Be that owner. You know, the clueless guy on the phone not paying attention to his dog’s behavior or the inconsiderate woman who doesn’t clean up after her pooch. Thebestadviceisoftensimplecommonsense,but following these guidelines will increase the odds that you and your dog will enjoy a safe, fun visit tothedogpark. Source: Dr.BrianBenjamin,OhioDriveAnimalHospital 972.599.2224|ohiodriveanimalhospital.com goodTO KNOW