LifeLearn News
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Oct 31 2019
Pet Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month. With the number of overweight and obese pets on the rise, so too is the incidence of diabetes. Recent studies have shown that the…
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Oct 28 2019
California Wildfires and Your Pet
Fueled by hurricane force winds several wildfires are tearing across California. A state of emergency was declared Sunday, not only for the fires raging in Northern California, but also for…
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Oct 24 2019
Halloween Safety and Your Pet
Boo! Halloween is almost upon us and while we search for last minute costumes, and of course, our favorite treats, take a moment to consider our furry friends. Children running…
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Oct 16 2019
Reptile Awareness Day
Reptiles! Depending on your interests, geckos, bearded dragons, and chameleons may come to mind when hearing the word “reptile.” Or maybe you think of crocodiles, alligators, or caimans! Whatever…
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Oct 10 2019
Veterinary Technician Appreciation Month
October marks Veterinary Technician Appreciation Month, a time to celebrate the profession and the role that technicians play in veterinary medicine. Also referred to as veterinary nurses, technicians play a…
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Oct 03 2019
Pet Obesity Awareness Day
Pet Obesity Awareness Day is October 9th – a day that draws attention to, well, a growing problem. While estimates vary, up to 56% of cats in the United States…
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Sep 26 2019
World Rabies Day
With World Rabies Day just around the corner, and several cases of rabies reported in people this summer – yes, in North America – rabies awareness is forefront in the…
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Sep 19 2019
Pain Awareness Month
You know when you’ve hurt yourself! Pain zings through your body and maybe you shout out in pain. For a serious injury, a trip to the emergency room (ER) may…
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Sep 12 2019
Salt Lamps and Your Pet’s Safety
The pink glow emitted from Himalayan salt lamps creates a warming serene atmosphere that many believe also cleans the air, improves your mood, and helps you sleep. The salt is…
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Sep 05 2019
Blue-green Algae Poisoning
Blue-green algae, also called cyanobacteria, are bacteria that get their energy through photosynthesis, like plants. As their name implies, they often are a greenish-blue color, but can be blue, green,…