LifeLearn News
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Nov 03 2023
Adopt a Senior Pet Month
Senior pets end up in shelters for a variety of reasons. They might be the long-time pet of an elderly person who has died or moved into assisted living; they…
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Oct 26 2023
Help your pet have a howling good Halloween!
Trick or treat! Many people look forward to Halloween, anticipating a day and evening filled with masks, candy, and pranks. But this holiday can be particularly spooky for the furry…
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Oct 19 2023
Reptile Awareness Day
What do you think of when you hear the word “reptile”? Do you think of non-traditional pets like snakes, geckos, bearded dragons, and chameleons? Or do think of wild animals…
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Oct 12 2023
Puzzle Feeders and Interactive Feeders
Life is pretty good for our pets. We provide them with all the necessities of life – food, shelter, and water. And lots of love, of course. But sometimes, we…
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Oct 06 2023
Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week: October 15-21
Pet owners know them as Veterinary Technicians or Nurses, and veterinary practices know them as Miracle Workers. They play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of veterinary clinics and…
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Sep 28 2023
Do Dogs Have a Sixth Sense?
Humans have five recognized senses. We taste, touch, smell, see, and hear. Dogs have the same five senses, but they aren’t all the same as ours. Humans can discern a…
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Sep 21 2023
Hair everywhere! Tips for keeping your home clean with pets
As much as we love our pets, they can be messy. They can track in dirt, have accidents, knock things over – and shed more hair than seems possible. It’s…
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Sep 14 2023
Budget-Friendly Pet Care
As any pet owner knows, caring for a pet can be expensive. These days, everything seems to cost more, and as your own costs of living increase, so do the…
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Sep 07 2023
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month
Recognizing that our pets may be in pain can be difficult. A pet that experiences acute (or sudden) pain may cry out, but how do you know what’s hurting? And…
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Aug 24 2023
Back to School Prep for your Pet
It seems like summer has only just started, yet it’s almost time for back to school! Back to school supplies are on the shelves as families prepare for the new…