LifeLearn News
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Oct 14 2022
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…
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Oct 06 2022
Who is your pet, anyway?
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…
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Sep 29 2022
Do Dogs’ Personalities Change With Age?
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…
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Sep 22 2022
Deaf Dog Awareness Week
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…
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Sep 15 2022
Could Pain Be Your Pet’s Best-Kept Secret?
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…
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Sep 08 2022
Thoughtful Memorial Ideas to Honor Your Pets
This Sunday marks Pet Memorial Day, a day to remember and celebrate all the pets we hold in our hearts. Pets bring joy, laughter, and unconditional love to our lives….
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Sep 01 2022
Ginger Cats: What makes them unique is beyond coat-deep
For ages, people have claimed that a cat’s appearance and behavior depend on its breed. But how helpful is this considering that 98% of cats aren’t purebred but rather an…
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Aug 25 2022
Monkeypox and Pets
It’s all over the news: the monkeypox virus is transmissible to animals and causes similar symptoms, like skin rashes and lesions, as it does in humans. Now, pet owners are…
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Aug 11 2022
Immunization: At the Core of Your Pet’s Preventive Healthcare
Immunizations, or vaccines, are one of the greatest medical discoveries—they fundamentally changed modern medicine. Starting with the smallpox vaccine in the 18th century, vaccines continue to be developed for both…
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Aug 04 2022
Dogust 4th is International Assistance Dog Day!
Dogust (a.k.a. August) 4th marks International Assistance Dog Day – a day to recognize assistance dogs and their dedicated caregivers and trainers, and to help educate the public about the important role they all play…