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  • 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…

  • Aug 08 2019

    Assistance Dog Week

    LifeLearn Team |

    There’s nothing cuter than coming across a cute little puppy wearing colored vests – yes, a service dog-in-training! You’ve probably seen them at the mall, in the grocery store, or…

  • Aug 01 2019

    Immunization Awareness Month

    LifeLearn Team |

    Vaccines are one of the greatest medical discoveries – they fundamentally changed modern medicine. Starting with the smallpox vaccine in the 18th century, more than 20 vaccines have been developed…

  • Jul 25 2019

    Remote Communities and Veterinary Care

    LifeLearn Team |

    When your pet needs routine care, such as a wellness check, vaccinations, or deworming, or is ill or injured, you call your veterinary clinic, make an appointment, and hop into…

  • Jul 17 2019

    Rabies Risks

    LifeLearn Team |

    While cases of rabies in domestic pets and humans are rare in Canada, and in North America overall, the risk of rabies remains. Tragically, we are reminded of this by…

  • Feb 21 2019

    Invasive Species Awareness Day

    LifeLearn Team |

    The week of February 25 to March 1 marks Invasive Species Awareness Week. While invasive species may not come to mind while looking at your meowing cat or barking dog,…

  • Feb 14 2019

    Love Your Pet Day

    LifeLearn Team |

    February 20th is Love your Pet Day! Most of us celebrate our pets everyday of the year, but with busy schedules, sometimes we need a reminder to remember the special…

  • Feb 07 2019

    February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month

    LifeLearn Team |

    Not just dogs and cats need forever homes. Rabbits do too, and can often be found in animal shelters and rescues. Rabbits can make great pets and companions, but as…

  • Jan 31 2019

    February is Dental Month!

    LifeLearn Team |

    Most of us don’t think twice about brushing our teeth a couple of times a day or going to the dentist for a check-up and cleaning every six months or…