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  • Oct 10 2019

    Veterinary Technician Appreciation Month

    LifeLearn Team |

    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…

  • Oct 03 2019

    Pet Obesity Awareness Day

    LifeLearn Team |

    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…

  • Sep 26 2019

    World Rabies Day

    LifeLearn Team |

    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…

  • Sep 19 2019

    Pain Awareness Month

    LifeLearn Team |

    You know when you’ve hurt yourself! Pain zings through your body and maybe you shout out in pain. For a serious injury, a trip to the emergency room (ER) may…

  • Sep 12 2019

    Salt Lamps and Your Pet’s Safety

    LifeLearn Team |

    The pink glow emitted from Himalayan salt lamps creates a warming serene atmosphere that many believe also cleans the air, improves your mood, and helps you sleep. The salt is…

  • Sep 05 2019

    Blue-green Algae Poisoning

    LifeLearn Team |

    Blue-green algae, also called cyanobacteria, are bacteria that get their energy through photosynthesis, like plants. As their name implies, they often are a greenish-blue color, but can be blue, green,…

  • Sep 03 2019

    Hurricane Dorian and Your Pets

    LifeLearn Team |

    Hurricane Dorian has caused extensive flooding and catastrophic damage in the Bahamas. While a direct hit on Florida is not expected, Hurricane Dorian is expanding and is still expected to…

  • Aug 29 2019

    Puppy Eyes

    LifeLearn Team |

    Do you ever feel like your dog is speaking to you when he gazes at you with his puppy eyes? Have you ever fallen for that cute little raised eyebrow…

  • Aug 22 2019

    Take Your Cat to the Vet Day!

    LifeLearn Team |

    August 22nd is “Take Your Cat to the Vet Day” – a day to remind all cat owners to take their kitty to the veterinarian! Only 50% of cats make…

  • Aug 15 2019

    Today is Check the Chip Day!

    LifeLearn Team |

    No, not potato chips – but microchips, the chips used for identification should a pet become lost! Accidents happen. Your cat or dog slips out the door when you collect…