LifeLearn News
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Aug 25 2022
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 are…
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Aug 11 2022
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 developed…
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Aug 04 2022
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 play…
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Jul 28 2022
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, may…
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Jul 21 2022
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 cool…
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Jul 14 2022
High Tech for Pets: Friend or Foe?
The pet technology industry is booming. In 2021, it generated USD 1.41 billion in revenue and is expected to rise to USD 3.65 billion by 2030. While some features can…
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Jul 07 2022
The Veterinary Workforce is in Crisis
You may have recently noticed that wait times for veterinary appointments, emergency care, and prescription refills are getting longer. This is because the veterinary workforce is in crisis. While the…
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Jun 30 2022
Help Your Pup Keep His Cool This Summer
Summer is here and that means long, warm, sunny days to spend with our pups outside! Just as we take our own summer safety precautions like wearing sunscreen and staying…
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Jun 23 2022
Senior Pets: When “Slowing Down” is More Serious
As our pets enter their “golden years” we often presume they will start “slowing down”, with longer naps and shorter play sessions. While some of these changes are normal and…
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Jun 16 2022
How To Avoid Online Pet Scams
Whether looking for a purebred puppy or an exotic parrot, online scams are out there, attracting people with too-good-to-be-true prices and direct-to-home shipping offers. All the while, the animal either…