LifeLearn News
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Apr 11 2018
The Importance of Puppy Socialization
Bringing home a new puppy is such an exciting, joy-filled time! With a puppy comes a lot of work, but the time and effort that a family puts in during…
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Apr 05 2018
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. When it comes to heartworm disease, dogs are probably the first pets that come to mind. Although dogs are the pet most commonly affected…
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Mar 29 2018
Tick Awareness
As spring approaches, we are all happy to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. But, as the temperature warms and the snow begins to melt, ticks become active. Learn…
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Mar 22 2018
International Puppy Day – March 23
March 23rd is International Puppy Day! It’s a day not only to celebrate all the wonderful ways puppies bring joy to our lives, but a day to encourage adoption. Because…
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Mar 15 2018
Pet Poison Prevention Week – March 18-24
Pet poisoning may not be on the minds of many pet owners, but it occurs more commonly than you may think. As the weather turns warmer, and you spend more…
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Mar 08 2018
Canine Influenza Virus – Update
Both Canada and the US have a growing number of confirmed cases of Canine Influenza Virus (CIV). As of February 20th, 34 states had at least one confirmed case of…
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Mar 01 2018
Pet Food Recalls – How serious are they?
There have been a number of pet food recalls in recent weeks in North America. But just how serious are these recalls that occur from time to time? In some…
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Feb 22 2018
Essential Oil Diffusers and Your Pet
There have been a lot of stories in the news over the past few weeks about the effects of essential oils used in diffusers on pets. Essential oils are the…
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Feb 15 2018
February is Dental Health Month
Dental care is just as important for your pet’s health as it is for yours. We include dental care as part of our routine by brushing and flossing our teeth,…
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Feb 08 2018
Valentine’s Day Sweets and Treats
While Valentine’s Day can be filled with yummy treats, chocolates, candies, and beautiful flowers, these items can pose serious health risks to our furry and feathered friends. Chocolate. Chocolate contains…