LifeLearn News
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May 21 2015
It’s National Dog Bite Prevention Week
May 17-23 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week because any dog can bite. The AVMA has put together the infographic below to show that dog bites are a serious problem….
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May 14 2015
Pets Get Arthritis Too
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month! It’s meant for humans – but it’s a good time to talk about our pets, too. The term “arthritis” is an umbrella term that…
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May 07 2015
National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
May 9 is National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day, a great day to check on and freshen up your pet’s emergency kit. Don’t have an emergency kit for your pets? Here’s…
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Apr 30 2015
Preventing Outdoor Pet Poisoning
When preparing the yard for spring, there are some dangers to our pets in surprising places. But with a little bit of planning, you can have a beautiful garden that…
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Apr 23 2015
What’s the deal with hairballs?
Most cat owners are all too familiar with the gagging, hacking sounds of a cat being troubled by a hairball. While we like to joke about hairballs, and they are…
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Apr 16 2015
Cats Can Get Heartworms Too
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month, so here’s something you need to be aware of: Contrary to popular belief, dogs are not the only pets that can get heartworms. Cats get…
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Apr 09 2015
Facts About Heartworm and Dogs
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. Dogs are not the only pets that can get Heartworm disease, but they’re the natural hosts for these deadly parasites – and the short…
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Apr 02 2015
Easter Safety and Your Pets
Peter Cottontail isn’t the only furry creature excited about Easter. Our dogs and cats love this time of year, with the warmer weather, greener grass, and interesting treats. Unfortunately, many…
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Mar 26 2015
Tick Talk: Questions and Answers
With the arrival of spring, we are all happy to spend more time outdoors. Unfortunately, that includes ticks – which can cause a lot of grief for pets and people….
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Mar 19 2015
March 23 is National Puppy Day!
Getting a puppy is a huge commitment – puppies are babies, so they will interrupt your sleep, require tons of attention and care, and they’ll make big messes. But raising…