LifeLearn News
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Jun 18 2015
Summer travel tips from the dog
Don’t you just love summer vacation? I like the mountains (did I mention I am a 90-pound Labrador Retriever?), but when my people head for the beach, I prefer to…
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Jun 11 2015
Helping Dogs with Thunder Phobia
Why is my dog so terrified of thunder? Fear of loud noises is common in dogs and arises from their natural instinct to survive. When they face a threatening situation…
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Jun 04 2015
June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month!
According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.4 million cats enter shelters every year in the US – and of those, only 100,000 are reunited with owners, another 1.3 million are adopted…
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May 28 2015
Does Your Cat Go Nuts at Night?
It’s the middle of the night and the “Kitty 500” has begun – the cats are running top-speed through the house, bringing toys to the bedroom, jumping on the bed,…
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May 21 2015
It’s National Dog Bite Prevention Week
May 17-23 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week because any dog can bite. The AVMA has put together the infographic below to show that dog bites are a serious problem….
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May 14 2015
Pets Get Arthritis Too
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month! It’s meant for humans – but it’s a good time to talk about our pets, too. The term “arthritis” is an umbrella term that…
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May 07 2015
National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
May 9 is National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day, a great day to check on and freshen up your pet’s emergency kit. Don’t have an emergency kit for your pets? Here’s…
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Apr 30 2015
Preventing Outdoor Pet Poisoning
When preparing the yard for spring, there are some dangers to our pets in surprising places. But with a little bit of planning, you can have a beautiful garden that…
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Apr 23 2015
What’s the deal with hairballs?
Most cat owners are all too familiar with the gagging, hacking sounds of a cat being troubled by a hairball. While we like to joke about hairballs, and they are…
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Apr 16 2015
Cats Can Get Heartworms Too
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month, so here’s something you need to be aware of: Contrary to popular belief, dogs are not the only pets that can get heartworms. Cats get…