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Oct 16 2019
Reptile Awareness Day
Reptiles! Depending on your interests, geckos, bearded dragons, and chameleons may come to mind when hearing the word “reptile.” Or maybe you think of crocodiles, alligators, or caimans! Whatever…
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Oct 10 2019
Veterinary Technician Appreciation Month
October marks Veterinary Technician Appreciation Month, a time to celebrate the profession and the role that technicians play in veterinary medicine. Also referred to as veterinary nurses, technicians…
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Oct 03 2019
Pet Obesity Awareness Day
Pet Obesity Awareness Day is October 9th – a day that draws attention to, well, a growing problem. While estimates vary, up to 56% of cats in the United States are overweight! The situation isn’t…
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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,…