Rapport News
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May 03 2018
It’s National Pet Week!
National Pet Week has been celebrated during the first week of May for over 35 years. It was created to encourage responsible pet ownership, celebrate the human-animal bond, and increase…
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Apr 26 2018
World Veterinary Day April 28th, 2018
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 19 2018
International Guide Dog Day- April 25th
You have probably seen them around town, in the grocery store, or at the park – the cute puppies with the colored vests identifying them as guide dogs-in-training and asking…
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Apr 12 2018
April 8-14th is National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week!
What exactly is the job of Animal Care and Control Personnel (also known as Animal Control Officers)? Aren’t they “just dog catchers”? Visions of the dog catcher taking Tramp away…
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Apr 11 2018
The Importance of Puppy Socialization
Bringing home a new puppy is such an exciting, joy-filled time! With a puppy comes a lot of work, but the time and effort that a family puts in during…
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Apr 05 2018
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. When it comes to heartworm disease, dogs are probably the first pets that come to mind. Although dogs are the pet most commonly affected…
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Mar 29 2018
Tick Awareness
As spring approaches, we are all happy to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. But, as the temperature warms and the snow begins to melt, ticks become active. Learn…
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Mar 22 2018
International Puppy Day – March 23
March 23rd is International Puppy Day! It’s a day not only to celebrate all the wonderful ways puppies bring joy to our lives, but a day to encourage adoption. Because…
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Mar 15 2018
Pet Poison Prevention Week – March 18-24
Pet poisoning may not be on the minds of many pet owners, but it occurs more commonly than you may think. As the weather turns warmer, and you spend more…
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Mar 08 2018
Canine Influenza Virus – Update
Both Canada and the US have a growing number of confirmed cases of Canine Influenza Virus (CIV). As of February 20th, 34 states had at least one confirmed case of…