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Reptile Awareness Day
Oct 16 2019
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Veterinary Technician Appreciation Month
Oct 10 2019
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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Pet Obesity Awareness Day
Oct 03 2019
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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World Rabies Day
Sep 26 2019
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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Pain Awareness Month
Sep 19 2019
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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Salt Lamps and Your Pet’s Safety
Sep 12 2019
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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Blue-green Algae Poisoning
Sep 05 2019
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,…
