LifeLearn News
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Sep 14 2017
September is Happy Cat Month!
September is Happy Cat Month and a good time to check that we are providing an environment that ensures a happy kitty! Assessing if your home provides all the necessities…
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Sep 07 2017
Responsible Pet Ownership
Different countries around the world celebrate “Responsible Pet Ownership” at different times of the year and in different ways, but the bottom line of all these celebrations is to educate…
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Aug 31 2017
Animal Pain Awareness Month
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, an initiative by the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM). IVAPM is an organization that provides resources to veterinary professionals and pet owners…
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Aug 24 2017
Audiobooks and Music for Shelter Dogs?
Everyone likes listening to music, and audiobooks are great for people on the go, but does Fido enjoy listening to music and audiobooks too? During my last visit to the…
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Aug 17 2017
Take Your Cat to the Vet Day is August 22nd!
Annual check-ups with the dentist, doctor, and optometrist are the norm for many of us. These visits allow your health care provider to check on your health and identify any…
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Aug 10 2017
Check the Chip!
Check the Chip Day is coming up on August 15th! Many pets are microchipped for identification purposes should the pet become lost. But the chip is only as good as…
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Aug 03 2017
Pets as Probiotics?
We’ve all heard the expression that you have to eat a pound of dirt before you die, but what does this really mean? No, don’t pick up your spoon and…
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Jul 27 2017
National Mutt Day
July 31st marks National Mutt Day, also known as National Mixed Breed Dog Day. This event was started in 2005 to bring awareness to the number of mixed breed…
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Jul 20 2017
High-Rise Syndrome in Cats
With the arrival of warm weather comes the time when we throw our windows wide open and enjoy time relaxing on the balcony with the door left open. Out comes…
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Jul 13 2017
Pet Fire Safety Day
Pet Fire Safety Day is July 15th so take some time this weekend to ensure that you have a fire safety plan in place that includes your pets. Make your…