LifeLearn News
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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…
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Oct 25 2018
Halloween Safety
Trick or Treat! Halloween is almost here! Costumes are being picked! Candy favorites are being voiced! Parties are being planned! Halloween is such a magical time of year for children,…
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Oct 18 2018
Cat Day!
Cat Day is coming up on October 29th! What better way to celebrate cats than to debunk some of the common myths about them! Cats always land on their feet….
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Oct 11 2018
Cannabis, CBD, and Your Pets
With the legalization of marijuana (cannabis) in several US states and Canada, accidental consumption by pets is a growing concern. Nine states in the US have legalized cannabis for personal…
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Oct 04 2018
October 7-13th is Walk Your Dog Week!
Pet Obesity Awareness Day falls within Walk Your Dog Week – coincidence? Probably not! Did you know that up to 59% of dogs worldwide are overweight?! With this staggering number,…
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Sep 27 2018
World Rabies Day
September 28th marks World Rabies Day. While cases of human rabies in certain parts of the globe are rare, the number of cases that occur in developing countries, such as…
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Sep 20 2018
Deaf Dog Awareness Week
September 20th-29th is National Deaf Dog Awareness Week. The thought of living with or adopting a deaf dog can seem a bit daunting, but the truth is, living with a…