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Holiday Gift Ideas for Pets
Everyone enjoys giving gifts during the holidays. For pet owners, the same is true in giving gifts to our furry friends. But, it’s easy to break the bank when it comes to gift giving, so take a moment and think about what your pet really needs…and then splurge with a...
December 2 is National Mutt Day!
December 2nd is National Mutt Day, a day to celebrate all the wonderful mixed-breed dogs out there. And while the name “mutt” and “mongrel” may seem like bad words, owners of mix-breed dogs think of these terms of badges of honor. Established in 2005 and celebrated...
Second Chances for Senior Pets
Senior pets end up in shelters for a variety of reasons. They are often mistakenly thought of as ‘problem pets’, but they lose their homes for a variety of reasons: they were the pets of elderly people who died or moved into assisted living; economic hardship forces...
Remembering the Animals Who Served in the First World War
Approximately 9 million animals served in the First World War (some estimate more). Like human soldiers, they faced the horrors of trench warfare, artillery fire, rough terrains, cruel weather, disease, and starvation. Veterans would go on to say that the animals’...
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
No questions asked: cancer is a 5-letter word no pet owner wants to hear. And as pets live longer, diseases that come along with aging, like cancer, can occur. National Pet Cancer Awareness Month was established to inform the public about prevention, what to look for,...
Keep Your Dog Active This Fall and Winter
Did you know that up to 59% of dogs worldwide are overweight? With this staggering number, the importance of walking your dog to help keep him fit can’t be emphasized enough. There are many important reasons to walk your dog. Exercise can help with weight control....
A Salute to Miracle Workers (Veterinary Technicians)
Pet owners know them as Veterinary Technicians or Nurses, and veterinary practices know them as Miracle Workers. They’re the clinic’s Jack of All Trades, Master of All. That’s why they get a whole week in October dedicated to them—in Canada, they get the whole month!...
Safety for Spooky Season
Spooky Season is upon us—children and adults alike want to celebrate like it’s 2019 and bust out the costumes, candy, and decorations! With many of the COVID restrictions lifted or lightened, this year might be a busy night of spooky fun for families waiting for the...
Essential Supplies To Include in Your Pet First Aid Kit
It Pays to Be Prepared: How to Pack a Pet First Aid Kit Your furry pal is surrounded by hazards every day. Sometimes, these hazards can cause a life-threatening or fatal condition if not treated quickly enough, which is where pet first aid comes into play. Learn which...
Take These Steps To Protect Your Dog From Lyme Disease
Ban Black-Legged Ticks: How to Protect Your Dog from Lyme Disease Black-legged, or deer, ticks are the species responsible for transmitting Lyme disease to dogs and people. Lyme disease is spreading across the country and can infect dogs in any region. Here is how you...