Pining for a “pig”? March is Adopt a Guinea Pig Month!
Most people are familiar that animal shelters take in cats and dogs, but many may not realize that they also take in other surrendered animals, including gerbils, mice, rats,…
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A Shoutout for Professional Pet Sitters
This week marks Professional Pet Sitters Week, so it’s time to celebrate and learn about those devoted folks who step in and care for your beloved pets while you…
March is Pet Poison Prevention Month
While your pet being poisoned in your home may seem unlikely, the reality is poisoning happens more often than you would think. Preventing pet poisoning can be as simple…
March 23 is National Puppy Day!
They interrupt your sleep, need tons of attention and make messes every time you turn your back! Puppies are a handful and getting one is a HUGE commitment. But…
March is Tick Awareness Month
After a long winter and spring finally on the horizon, we come out of “hibernation” and begin to make summer plans. But, as the temperature warms and the sun…
Blue-Green Algae: Danger Lurking in the Water
It’s HOT out! Heat waves seem like the best time to take the pooch to a pond, lake, river, or stream, where she can get some exercise while staying…
Could Your Pet Be a Life-Saving Hero?
Yohann, a three-legged rescue greyhound from Scotland, was recently recognized for saving the lives of 64 dogs. He doesn’t have any superpowers—he is a blood donor. Pets, like people,…
Dogust 4th is International Assistance Dog Day!
Dogust (a.k.a. August) 4th marks International Assistance Dog Day – a day to recognize assistance dogs and their dedicated caregivers and trainers, and to help educate the public about the important role they all…
Immunization: The Core of Your Pet’s Preventive Healthcare
Immunizations, or vaccines, are one of the greatest medical discoveries – they fundamentally changed modern medicine. Starting with the smallpox vaccine in the 18th century, vaccines continue to be…
Monkeypox and Pets
It’s all over the news: the monkeypox virus is transmissible to animals and causes similar symptoms, like skin rashes and lesions, as it does in humans. Now, pet owners…
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