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Nov 28 2019
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month!
When people think about adopting a pet, it’s usually puppies and kittens that pop into mind! Puppies and kittens are cute, playful, fluffy, and… so adorable!! But they also require…
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Nov 21 2019
Thanksgiving Safety
With Thanksgiving kicking off the holiday season, plans for get-togethers, cocktail parties, and dinners with family, neighbors, and friends are in the works! While all of these are great fun…
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Nov 14 2019
November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Studies have shown that pets are living longer these days, due to improved preventive care and nutrition, and advances in veterinary medicine. As our pets age, they experience many of…
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Oct 31 2019
Pet Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month. With the number of overweight and obese pets on the rise, so too is the incidence of diabetes. Recent studies have shown that the…
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Oct 28 2019
California Wildfires and Your Pet
Fueled by hurricane force winds several wildfires are tearing across California. A state of emergency was declared Sunday, not only for the fires raging in Northern California, but also for…
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Oct 24 2019
Halloween Safety and Your Pet
Boo! Halloween is almost upon us and while we search for last minute costumes, and of course, our favorite treats, take a moment to consider our furry friends. Children running…
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Oct 16 2019
Reptile Awareness Day
Reptiles! Depending on your interests, geckos, bearded dragons, and chameleons may come to mind when hearing the word “reptile.” Or maybe you think of crocodiles, alligators, or caimans! Whatever comes…
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Oct 10 2019
Veterinary Technician Appreciation Month
October marks Veterinary Technician Appreciation Month, a time to celebrate the profession and the role that technicians play in veterinary medicine. Also referred to as veterinary nurses, technicians play a…
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Oct 03 2019
Pet Obesity Awareness Day
Pet Obesity Awareness Day is October 9th – a day that draws attention to, well, a growing problem. While estimates vary, up to 56% of cats in the United States…
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Sep 26 2019
World Rabies Day
With World Rabies Day just around the corner, and several cases of rabies reported in people this summer – yes, in North America – rabies awareness is forefront in the…