LifeLearn News
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May 16 2019
Allergy Awareness Month
Achoo! With the spring season, the grass begins to grow, and the flowers and trees begin to bloom. Many people begin to show signs of seasonal allergies, including sneezing, runny…
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May 09 2019
Search and Rescue Dogs
As we walk through a food court, cafeteria, or past our favorite restaurant we smell all the delicious aromas wafting through the air – burgers, fries, tacos, Kung Pao chicken,…
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May 02 2019
Pet Emergency Preparedness
The first week in May marks Emergency Preparedness Week – a time to ensure that you are prepared if a disaster strikes. May 11th is recognized as National Animal Disaster…
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Apr 25 2019
World Veterinary Day
World Veterinary Day is held on April 27th this year. The World Veterinary Association (WVA) created this day in 2000 to celebrate the veterinary profession and draw attention to the…
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Apr 18 2019
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month
When an emergency strikes, are you prepared? Most people know some basic first aid to help family and friends, but many don’t know where to start when it comes to…
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Apr 11 2019
National Pet Day
Today is National Pet Day! National Pet Day was started in 2006 to celebrate the joy that pets bring to our lives, and remind us to consider pet adoption and…
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Apr 04 2019
April is Heartworm Awareness Month
As the snow melts, temperatures rise, and we see our neighbors outside again, we will soon see the mosquitoes too. While mosquitoes may seem to be nothing more than an…
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Mar 28 2019
Ferrets and Rats!
Ferrets and rats are sometimes feared and often misunderstood. With April 2nd dedicated as Ferret Day and April 4th as Rat Day, now is a great time to learn a…
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Mar 21 2019
March is Adopt a Guinea Pig Month!
It is well known that cats and dogs arrive at animal shelters or rescue organizations for one reason or another. Small mammals, such as guinea pigs, are surrendered to shelters…
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Mar 14 2019
Pet Poison Prevention Week
While the possibility of your pet being poisoned in your home may seem unlikely, the reality is poisoning happens much more often than you would think. Preventing pet poisoning can…