LifeLearn News
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Aug 23 2018
Back to School Prep for your Pet
It seems like summer has only just started, yet it’s almost time for back to school! Back to school supplies are flying off the shelves as families prepare for the…
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Aug 16 2018
Bring Your Cat to the Vet Day!
Did you know that only 50% of cats visited their veterinarian in the past 12 months? The percentage of dogs that saw their veterinarian over the same period was 78%….
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Aug 09 2018
Check the Chip!
August 15th is Check the Chip Day! No, not potato chips, or chocolate chips, but pet identification microchips! Thousands of pets going missing each year, but those with microchip identification…
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Aug 02 2018
Heat Stroke in Dogs
Ahhhh, the dog days of summer! August brings hot summer days, tall glasses of lemonade, and katydids and crickets singing long into the nights. Along with these hot summer days…
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Jul 26 2018
Celebrate National Mutt Day on July 31st
Mutt. Heinz 57. Mixed breed. No matter what you call them, mutts are adorable! But did you know that over 70% of dogs in shelters are “mutts”? Mutts make up…
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Jul 19 2018
Dog Swim Safety
Summer is in full swing! Trips to the beach are a welcome weekend getaway to beat the heat for everyone in the family – Fido included! Or maybe your backyard…
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Jul 12 2018
Pet Fire Safety Day is July 15th
Have you made a fire evacuation plan for your family? Did you include your pets? July 15th is Pet Fire Safety Day – a reminder to pet owners to include…
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Jul 05 2018
Do Cats Really Use Their Whiskers to Measure Space?
Whiskers! Some of us may have heard that cats use their whiskers to measure space – if the whiskers fit, so does your cat – but is this really true?!…
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Jun 28 2018
Thunderstorms and Fireworks
As summer swings into full gear it’s a good time to consider the effects of the booming noise from fireworks and thunderstorms on dogs. The afternoon rumbling off in the…
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Jun 21 2018
Summer Road Trips with Your Pet
You have worked hard all year and summer vacation is almost here! The big question is, are you prepared to travel with your pet this summer? Some vacations are well-suited…