Rapport News
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Jun 25 2020
Summer Heat: Thunderstorms and Fireworks!
Summer is here! And so too are thunderstorms and fireworks—which may cause fear and anxiety with your dog. Those booming fireworks and natural “light shows” may be fun for you…
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Jun 18 2020
June is Adopt-A-Cat Month
Kitten season is upon us, meaning shelters are starting to fill up with kittens in need of a forever home. June marks “Adopt-A-Cat Month” and with COVID-19 still making an impact on…
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Jun 11 2020
It’s Pet Appreciation Week!
Pet Appreciation Week is a time to celebrate all the wonderful companion animals in our lives! Our pets give us so much—unconditional love, someone to greet us everyday, not to…
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Jun 04 2020
Wellness Checklist – What You may Have Missed During COVID-19 Isolation
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our daily activities – right down to taking Fido or Fluffy to see your veterinarian. While many veterinary hospitals are opening up to see more…
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May 28 2020
Keeping your Pets Water Safe this Summer
Summer will be here before we know it! While we’re not sure just yet if we’ll face travel restrictions due to COVID-19, there’s a chance some of us will still…
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May 21 2020
Disease-Detecting Dogs – Even COVID-19
Scent detection dogs, or sniffer dogs, can be trained to sniff out many different things including contraband drugs, explosives, missing people, and disease. With up to 300 million smell receptors…
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May 07 2020
Pet Disaster Preparedness Day
As we grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we must also remain mindful about other emergency situations that could occur over the next few months. Floods, wildfires, tornadoes, and hurricanes…
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Apr 30 2020
Avoiding Emergency Trips to the Veterinarian During COVID-19
COVID-19 has temporarily changed our lives. Things we took we granted, such as running out to grab a few things at the grocery store, heading out after work to socialize…
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Apr 23 2020
World Veterinary Day
In April 1863, Professor John Gamgee initiated a meeting of veterinarians and professors of veterinary medicine from all over Europe. This conference attracted 103 veterinary professionals from 10 countries. Professor…
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Apr 16 2020
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
As we transition from winter to spring and summer—and since April is Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month—it’s a good time to talk about ticks and tick-borne diseases. As the…