Rapport News
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Oct 08 2020
National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
October 14th marks National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. Many us spend countless hours worrying about the health of our pets, but many of our pets are overweight or obese. According…
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Oct 01 2020
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!
The first Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) was founded in 1824 in England, nearly 200 years ago. The SPCA is well-known as an organization devoted to…
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Sep 24 2020
World Rabies Day
September 28th is an important day in human and animal health. September 28th marks the anniversary of Louis Pasteur’s death. Louis Pasteur was the chemist and microbiologist who developed the…
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Sep 17 2020
Curbside Veterinary Care
As we adapt to the “new normal” during the COVID-19 pandemic the way we go about our daily activities continues to evolve. Veterinary clinics are no exception. Based on recommendations…
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Sep 10 2020
September 13th is National Pet Memorial Day
This Sunday marks Pet Memorial Day, a day to remember and celebrate all the pets we’ve held in our hearts. Pets bring joy, laughter, and unconditional love to our lives….
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Aug 28 2020
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month
Recognizing that our pets may be in pain can be difficult. A pet that experiences acute (or sudden) pain may cry out, but how do you know what’s hurting? And…
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Aug 27 2020
Hurricane Laura and Your Pets
Hurricane Laura is causing extensive flooding and damage along the Gulf Coast of Southwest Texas and Louisiana. Because Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm on the heels…
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Aug 24 2020
Disaster Preparedness During COVID-19
The height of hurricane season is still a few weeks away, yet 2020 is already a record-breaking year. Hurricane Hanna, which brought flooding rains to South Texas, was the earliest…
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Aug 20 2020
August 22nd is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day!
Recent studies have shown that more than half the cats in the US have not been seen by a veterinarian within the past year for a wellness visit! And 50%…
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Aug 13 2020
It’s Check the Chip Day!
Every year there are news stories of pets that have gone missing, only to turn up weeks, months, or even years later! Reuniting lost pets with their owners is much…