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How to Have a Dog-Friendly Vacation this Labor Day Weekend

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With Labor Day weekend approaching, there's still time this summer to enjoy a great getaway or family vacation. And if the family includes a dog (or two or more!), it's easier than ever before to take them along--pet friendly businesses are more and more common. Your getaway just requires planning, flexibility, and quite possibly a sense of humor. Here are a few tips to bark your way. We didn't forget to pack Petey! Where are we going to stay? If you plan on camping, or staying with friends or family who love dogs, great! Otherwise you'll need to find a pet-friendly hotel. We recently took our two golden retrievers, Ernest and Petey, along on a getaway to Vermont. The hotel was "pet-friendly" and indeed the staff seemed happy to welcome our dogs. But the pet-friendly rooms were tiny. There was only enough space to walk around the sides of the bed, and no seating area or place for the dogs to stretch out. It made for a very uncomfortable weekend. So when you bo

Chewy Pharmacy delivers! #ChewyInfluencer

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 Dr. Ike answers your questions about Chewy Pharmacy Dr. Ike is in. Hi, Dr. Ike here to tell you about a new service offered by Chewy.com. Did you know that there is a new way to get those all-important medications you need to put the wag back in your tail? It's Chewy Pharmacy . As #ChewyInfluencers, we got to try it out. And it's so easy! Any questions? Q- What medications are available through Chewy Pharmacy?     Ike: If you can bark it, they probably have it. There are hundreds of medications--heartworm medication, flea and tick treatments, pain medication, allergy relief, ear and eye care, wound treatment, and medication for many other health conditions. We ordered Interceptor heartworm treatment for Ernest and Petey. Q- How do I order? Chewy Pharmacy rocks!   Ike: First, go to Chewy Pharmac y and fill out a brief profile for your pet. We entered Ernest and Petey's names, breeds, ages and weights, and our veterinarian's name and phone number. Then we found the me