Month: July 2017

Every spring and summer, my family and I would venture off to a new place, often not even having to go far to discover new places in the DMV. Capitol Crescent Trail is a favorite among many, as it spans 11 miles of hiking, biking and walking, connecting from Georgetown D.C. to west Silver Spring in Montgomery County, MD. With numerous 'Points of Interest' along the CCT one will pass Fletcher's Cove (formerly Fletcher's Boat House) with boats & bikes to rent. Parking is available at Fletcher's Cove (mile 8.2). History can often be forgotten, however, at various mile markers along the trail, you will find plaques with important, yet hidden facts. In fact, the Capital Crescent Trail begins in...

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Taking medication(s) prescribed for someone else can place you at risk of a serious reaction, possibly even death - this applies to your pets too! There are many medications used for animals and humans however, the dosage(s) and affects aren't always the same. Approximately, one-quarter of all phone calls to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) pertain to human medication that a pet may have ingested. Your pet can easily ingest a pill that has been dropped or unknowingly be given a harmful human medications by an unknowing owner, resulting in illness, or even death. Below, you'll find a list of medications that should NEVER be given to your pet(s). If this were to occur, call the ASPCA as...

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