News
-
Apr 25 2019
World Veterinary Day
World Veterinary Day is held on April 27th this year. The World Veterinary Association (WVA) created this day in 2000 to celebrate the veterinary profession and draw attention to the countless…
-
Apr 18 2019
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month
When an emergency strikes, are you prepared? Most people know some basic first aid to help family and friends, but many don’t know where to start when it comes to their furry friends! …
-
Apr 11 2019
National Pet Day
Today is National Pet Day! National Pet Day was started in 2006 to celebrate the joy that pets bring to our lives, and remind us to consider pet adoption and helping pets - and pet owners - in need. …
-
Apr 04 2019
April is Heartworm Awareness Month
As the snow melts, temperatures rise, and we see our neighbors outside again, we will soon see the mosquitoes too. While mosquitoes may seem to be nothing more than an annoyance to our enjoyment of…
-
Mar 28 2019
Ferrets and Rats!
Ferrets and rats are sometimes feared and often misunderstood. With April 2nd dedicated as Ferret Day and April 4th as Rat Day, now is a great time to learn a little more about them. …
-
Mar 21 2019
March is Adopt a Guinea Pig Month!
It is well known that cats and dogs arrive at animal shelters or rescue organizations for one reason or another. Small mammals, such as guinea pigs, are surrendered to shelters too. March is Adopt a…
-
Mar 14 2019
Pet Poison Prevention Week
While the possibility of your pet being poisoned in your home may seem unlikely, the reality is poisoning happens much more often than you would think. Preventing pet poisoning can be as simple as…