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Sep 26 2019
World Rabies Day
With World Rabies Day just around the corner, and several cases of rabies reported in people this summer – yes, in North America – rabies awareness is forefront in the minds of public health…
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Sep 19 2019
Pain Awareness Month
You know when you’ve hurt yourself! Pain zings through your body and maybe you shout out in pain. For a serious injury, a trip to the emergency room (ER) may be in order. You’ll be examined and…
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Sep 12 2019
Salt Lamps and Your Pet’s Safety
The pink glow emitted from Himalayan salt lamps creates a warming serene atmosphere that many believe also cleans the air, improves your mood, and helps you sleep. The salt is sourced from a salt mine…
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Sep 05 2019
Blue-green Algae Poisoning
Blue-green algae, also called cyanobacteria, are bacteria that get their energy through photosynthesis, like plants. As their name implies, they often are a greenish-blue color, but can be blue,…
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Sep 03 2019
Hurricane Dorian and Your Pets
Hurricane Dorian has caused extensive flooding and catastrophic damage in the Bahamas. While a direct hit on Florida is not expected, Hurricane Dorian is expanding and is still expected to cause…
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Aug 29 2019
Puppy Eyes
Do you ever feel like your dog is speaking to you when he gazes at you with his puppy eyes? Have you ever fallen for that cute little raised eyebrow and let your dog jump up on the couch even though…
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Aug 22 2019
Take Your Cat to the Vet Day!
August 22nd is “Take Your Cat to the Vet Day” – a day to remind all cat owners to take their kitty to the veterinarian! Only 50% of cats make the trip to see their veterinarian every year. In…