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Thanksgiving Foods – What’s Okay to Share With Pets?
Nov 19 2020
As the holidays approach indulgence is expected! But what about our pets? Can they indulge a little? While table feeding on a regular basis can lead to obesity and bad habits (e.g., begging),…
Senior Pets and Pain
Nov 12 2020
November is Senior Pet Month! As pet age, it‘s important to pay attention to subtle changes in your pet‘s behavior and daily habits. As with humans, aging brings about changes in health, mobility,…
November is Pet Diabetes Month
Nov 05 2020
Pets, as with humans, can be affected by diabetes. And with the number of overweight and obese pets on the rise, so too is the incidence of diabetes. …
6 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe this Halloween!
Oct 29 2020
Boo! The number of little ghosts and goblins that head out trick-or-treating this year may not be as high as in past years due to COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean that the number of treats in our…
It’s Cat Appreciation Day!
Oct 21 2020
We all appreciate our pet cats…well, maybe not when they’re looking for attention at 3 in the morning! …
Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week
Oct 15 2020
This week marks Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week! First celebrated in 1993, this week brings awareness to and celebrates the Veterinary Technician profession and the contributions that they…
National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
Oct 08 2020
October 14th marks National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. Many us spend countless hours worrying about the health of our pets, but many of our pets are overweight or obese. According to a survey…
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!
Oct 01 2020
The first Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) was founded in 1824 in England, nearly 200 years ago. The SPCA is well-known as an organization devoted to animal welfare, assisting…