LifeLearn News
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Aug 22 2019
Take Your Cat to the Vet Day!
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…
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Aug 15 2019
Today is Check the Chip Day!
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…
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Aug 08 2019
Assistance Dog Week
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…
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Aug 01 2019
Immunization Awareness Month
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…
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Jul 25 2019
Remote Communities and Veterinary Care
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…
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Jul 17 2019
Rabies Risks
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…
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Feb 21 2019
Invasive Species Awareness Day
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,…
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Feb 14 2019
Love Your Pet Day
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…
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Feb 07 2019
February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
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…
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Jan 31 2019
February is Dental Month!
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…