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  • Nov 24 2022

    Second Chances for Senior Pets

    LifeLearn Team |

    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:…

  • Nov 10 2022

    Remembering the Animals Who Served in the First World War

    LifeLearn Team |

    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,…

  • Nov 03 2022

    November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month

    LifeLearn Team |

    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…

  • Oct 27 2022

    Keep Your Dog Active This Fall and Winter

    LifeLearn Team |

    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…

  • Oct 20 2022

    A Salute to Miracle Workers (Veterinary Technicians)

    LifeLearn Team |

    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…

  • Oct 14 2022

    Safety for Spooky Season

    LifeLearn Team |

    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…

  • Oct 06 2022

    Who is your pet, anyway?

    LifeLearn Team |

    Who is your pet, anyway? Do you really know your pet? Sure, you know her favorite toys and treats, where she prefers to sleep at night, how she interacts with…

  • Sep 29 2022

    Do Dogs’ Personalities Change With Age?

    LifeLearn Team |

    Curious puppies! When you think of a puppy, you may think of a cute little pup playing with the newly discovered doorstop or barking at himself in the mirror. Or…

  • Sep 22 2022

    Deaf Dog Awareness Week

    LifeLearn Team |

    Petfinder initiated “Deaf Dog Awareness Week” to spread awareness about hearing loss in dogs and how to care for dogs affected by it. Although temporary, partial, or complete (both ears) deafness can affect many…

  • Sep 15 2022

    Could Pain Be Your Pet’s Best-Kept Secret?

    LifeLearn Team |

    When you stub your toe, bang your elbow, or lift a heavy box the wrong way, you know you’re hurt–and others will, too, if you cry out in pain!  Pain isn’t enjoyable for us, nor is it for…