September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, marking a great opportunity to recognize and address pain in pets. While most pet owners are dialed into obvious changes, such as a pet’s inability to go up/down stairs or reluctance to jump onto the couch or bed, there are a bevy of other indicators of pain in pets. Even if your pet doesn’t have age-related problems yet, it’s a good idea to be prepared for the future.
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Archive for September, 2017
Understanding Pain in Pets and Planning for the Future
Tuesday, September 19th, 2017Why Wouldn’t You Microchip Your Pet?
Tuesday, September 12th, 2017
The simplest things in life often get overlooked. In the case of microchipping, if this basic procedure doesn’t get addressed during those puppy or kitten years, it is often forgotten. Indeed, it’s not uncommon to learn that a pet isn’t microchipped. When you consider how difficult it is to locate a lost or missing pet, however, it just makes sense to microchip your pet.
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Let’s Celebrate Service Dogs This Month!
Wednesday, September 6th, 2017
National Service Dog Month is a great way to recognize the important role of dogs in the lives of the people they serve, assist, and protect. The entire month of September is dedicated to raising cultural awareness of all the things service dogs do for our friends, family members, and neighbors. Ready to reflect on and celebrate their importance? We are, too!
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Originally launched as a fundraiser to benefit training programs around the country, National Service Dog Month is now a nationwide celebration of the exemplary work completed by service dogs in our communities.
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