It's probably the last thing you're thinking about when you take your pet for a walk. You have their leash, a portable water bowl, bags for poopies, the whole deal. But did you bring tick protection for your little buddy?

Welp. You're going to want to after reading this.

Wait, so my pet could get TICKS here in Idaho?

Yep. Absolutely.

"Ticks are extremely bad this year," is what we're hearing. And we're not talking a pet with one lone tick somewhere on its body, oh no. We're talking dozens of the little critters making home all over your pet.

Pet owners are being encouraged to use tick medicine as a safeguard for your pets, especially if you're walking them outside. Also, make sure you're checking your dogs skin and paws for any ticks. Those little bastards are really, really good at hiding.

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If your dog is currently tick-free, and you'd like to enjoy some tasty beverages with your pooch, we've got a couple good places in mind.

Entirely up to you if you'd like to share a beer with your dog. We're not vets. Just be responsible. Don't let your dog drive drunk.

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Are you currently entertaining the idea of being a new dog parent? Shopping around for that perfect little pooch to join your family? It's an exciting time, but it also comes with a lot of responsibility. We've got a list of some do's and don'ts before you make the leap into adopting a furry little angel:

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