True or False?

Fleas can survive in your home even if you can't see any on your dog.

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Camping with your dog is genuinely one of the best things you can do together. New smells, open space, and getting to watch your pup experience the great outdoors for the first time? It's hard to beat. But a little preparation makes the difference between a great trip and a stressful one.

A few things worth doing before you leave: make sure your dog's ID tags are current, and their microchip is registered. Bring a pet first aid kit, enough food and fresh water for the whole trip, and any medications they take. Skip letting them drink from streams or ponds, since blue-green algae and other toxins can be present in summer months. And if you're heading somewhere with lots of wildlife, flea and tick prevention is extremely important.

Once you're there, keep your dog leashed and close. They're in an unfamiliar environment full of things that smell incredible, and that combination can lead them somewhere you don't want them to go. At night, watch out for bonfire hazards including hot coals, charcoal, and fire starters, all of which can be harmful if your dog gets too curious.

And if thunderstorms roll in, have a plan. Some dogs handle weather fine in a tent. Others do not, and it's good to know which camp yours falls into before you're in the middle of it. With the right prep, camping with your dog is one of the best bonding experiences you can have.

Fleas are sneaky. By the time you spot one, there's a good chance a whole lot more are already living in your carpet, furniture, and bedding in earlier life stages. That's why knowing the signs matters so much, especially during summer when flea season peaks. Here's what to watch for:

• Intense or frantic scratching. Flea bites are miserable. If your dog is suddenly scratching nonstop, especially around the neck, lower back, or base of the tail, that's the first place to look.

• Excessive grooming or hair loss. Dogs try to groom fleas away, and the constant licking and chewing can lead to bald patches or small raw spots called hot spots.

• Tiny dark specks on their fur or bedding. Flea dirt looks like ground pepper. Put some on a damp paper towel. If it turns red, it's a sure-fire sign it’s fleas.

• Restlessness or a shift in personality. A dog dealing with constant itching often gets edgy, agitated, or unusually withdrawn. Behavior changes can be an early clue before you ever see a flea.

• What looks like rice grains near their tail or in their bedding. These can be tapeworm egg packets, and tapeworms are commonly transmitted through fleas. If you're seeing this, contact your vet promptly.

The good news is that with the right flea prevention in place, most of this is completely avoidable. Talk to your vet about what works best for your dog's age, size, and lifestyle.

Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes aren't just a summer problem; they're a year-round risk that can leave your dog itchy, uncomfortable, and exposed to more serious health issues if left untreated. The tricky part is finding reliable prevention without a ton of trial and error, or a trip to the vet every time you need a refill.

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Scooby-Doo has been a pop culture icon for over 50 years. There have been animated series, theatrical films, direct-to-video movies, and enough Scooby Snack references to fill a library. But in all that time, one thing has never happened: Scooby has never been a real dog. Until now.

Netflix just dropped a teaser for Scooby-Doo: Origins, a live-action series coming in 2027, and it stars an actual Great Dane puppy in the iconic teal collar. The clip shows Shaggy (played by Tanner Hagen) wandering through the woods until a floppy-eared puppy finds him, which is exactly the kind of origin story you didn't know you needed.

Mckenna Grace plays Daphne, Abby Ryder Fortson is Velma, and Maxwell Jenkins rounds out the gang as Fred. The premise follows the team's very first mystery, the one that brought Mystery Inc. together in the first place.

The teaser has already sent fans into a frenzy, and honestly, it's warranted. The puppy is genuinely adorable, and the whole thing looks like it captures the spirit of the original without trying too hard. Production started in Atlanta in April, and the show premieres in 2027. Zoinks, indeed.

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