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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…
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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 you not to pet them. Or…
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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 to ‘the…
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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 the early weeks of the puppy’s life will pay…
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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 by heartworm, cats…
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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 about ticks and what you can…
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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 really, is there any better…