Celebrate National Black Cat Appreciation Day on August 17th
August 17th marks National Black Cat Appreciation Day in the United States. This day was created to honor solid black kitties and bring awareness to their plight. Did you know that black cats have a more difficult time getting adopted than cats with almost any...
Dog and Cat Immunizations – What’s Necessary and What’s Not
August is National Immunization Awareness Month for the veterinary community. As pet parents, we need to learn which vaccines our pets absolutely must have to protect against disease and the ones they don’t necessarily need. Because we understand the debate...Celebrate National Mutt Day 2016!
National Mutt Day 2016 takes place on both July 31st and December 2nd each year. With the first celebration day approaching, we wanted to give you a little history about this important event and also share why mutts rock! First, let’s start at the beginning...Mutts vs. Pedigreed Dogs – Fact or Fiction?
As long as people have owned dogs, the question of which is better – a purebred or a mutt – keeps coming up. Some people want a purebred that looks a certain way or has a breed history of specific personality characteristics. Others say that mutts are...How to Include Your Dog in Your Wedding and Pet Sitting Options During Your Honeymoon
Are you preparing to say “I do?” Then you and your spouse-to-be are probably busy selecting a photographer, worrying about the seating chart, and debating if the cake flavor should be red velvet or triple chocolate. But have you thought about including your dog in...How to Become a Vet Tech
People ask me, “Why did you become a vet tech?” or more particularly, “What made you decide to become a vet tech after the age of 45?” I had always been an animal-loving kid. I can remember when I was little taking care of my grandparent’s one-eyed Pekingese and how...National Pet Fire Safety Day is July 15, 2015
According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are nearly 1,000 house fires started by pets each year. That is why “National Pet Fire Safety Day” on July 15, sponsored by the National Volunteer Fire Council, the American Kennel Club, and ADT Security...