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The Bald, Crusty, "Unadoptable" Dog Is Usually a Cheap, Fast Fix — How to Treat Sarcoptic Mange

A dog comes in half-bald, scabbed, and scratching itself raw, and everyone assumes the worst. If it's sarcoptic mange, it's one of the most satisfying fixes in rescue — contagious, treatable, and dramatic. Here's how to tell, treat it, and keep it from running through your other dogs.

Jul 16, 2026 8 min read
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One Sneezing Cat Can Take Down Your Whole Cat Room — How to Contain Feline URI

A single runny-nosed cat in a crowded room isn't a cold — it's the start of an outbreak that can sit in your space for weeks. Here's how to stop feline upper respiratory infection from running through your whole population.

Jun 19, 2026 10 min read
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How to contain a parvo outbreak in your rescue

One sick puppy can take down a whole litter and contaminate your space for a year. Here's how to lock down a parvo case fast, before it becomes an outbreak.

Jun 17, 2026 9 min read

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