LifeLearn News
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Dec 27 2018
January is Train Your Dog Month
Do you have a dog that lunges at other dogs, people, or cars when on walks? Chases squirrels, rabbits, or chipmunks? Never comes when you call him? Barks like mad…
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Dec 20 2018
December is Cat Lovers Month!
There are cat lovers all over the world! In both the United States and Australia, about 30% of households have a cat. Similarly, about 38% of households in Canada and…
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Dec 13 2018
Holiday Safety
Kinaras, and festive candles are lit, Christmas trees are decorated, fires burn, and food is, well, non-stop! It is the season of light, peace, and joy, and a time to…
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Dec 06 2018
Holiday Gifts for Pets
With the holidays just weeks away, don’t forget to add your pets to your shopping list! Pet owners care about their pets. In the US, this year alone, it’s estimated…
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Nov 29 2018
November is Senior Pet Month
With advances in veterinary medical care and improved diets, our furry friends are living longer than ever before. Many of us are living with “seniors!” Defining a pet as a…
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Nov 22 2018
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
November is dedicated to educating pet owners about the signs of cancer – the earlier the disease is detected, the greater the chance that treatment will be successful. Pets, just…
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Nov 15 2018
Thanksgiving Safety
Roast turkey, cornbread stuffing, gravy, green bean salad, sweet potato casserole (with marshmallows, of course), and apple pie! Thanksgiving dinner is such a divine meal to enjoy with family and…
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Nov 08 2018
Pet Diabetes
November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month. In pets, just as in humans, diabetes occurs when the body does not make enough insulin, stops producing it, or doesn’t use insulin properly….
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Nov 01 2018
Technology and Pets
The roles that pets play in our lives have dramatically changed over the years. Though there is debate on the history of the domestication of cats and dogs, there is…
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Oct 29 2018
Canine Influenza Virus Update: The Situation in Canada and the United States
Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) continues to be a problem in both the United States and Canada. About 20 confirmed and suspected cases have been identified in the Muskoka area in…