LifeLearn News
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Dec 07 2023
Pretty but Poisonous: Toxic holiday plants to keep away from your pet
While the holidays add joy and excitement to the long winter months, they also bring dangers for our pets. There are many indoor and outdoor toxins that your pet can…
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Nov 30 2023
Great Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Pets
Don’t leave your pet out of the gift-giving fun this holiday season! Whatever holiday you celebrate, your pet can celebrate, too. Treats are always fun, but there are so many…
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Nov 23 2023
Creating a comfortable home for your mobility compromised dog
Whether it be arthritis, neurologic disease or a soft tissue strain, many pets will have trouble moving at some point in their life. But because of their inherent stoic natures…
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Nov 16 2023
Why does my pet eat strange and inappropriate things?
Why does your dog seem to prefer garbage to her dog food? Why does your cat eat bugs when she has treats right there? If you have owned a pet…
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Nov 10 2023
Can my pet have diabetes?
Diabetes in humans is common – you likely know someone who manages the condition. But did you know that pets can also develop diabetes? As the number of overweight and…
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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…