Nat’l Immunization Month: Your Questions About Vaccinations–Answered!

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, created to remind people how important it is to keep their vaccinations up to date. But that advice isn’t just for humans—it’s vital for pets as well. Vaccinating your pet is a relatively inexpensive but very important way to protect his or her health. In addition to preventing many […]

American Red Cross’s Pet First Aid Awareness Month

Non-Boosted April is American Red Cross Pet First Aid Awareness Month. Would you know how to help your pet in an emergency? Boosted April is American Red Cross Pet First Aid Awareness Month. Would you know what to do if your pet… …ate something poisonous? Follow product label instructions Contact Animal Poison Control at 888.426.4435 […]

National Pet Diabetes Awareness Month

HEAD: Lethargic. Always Thirsty. Urinating Frequently. Sound Like Your Pet? If so, it might be worth a trip to the vet to have your pet checked for diabetes—especially if he or she is a senior. November is National Pet Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s important because many pet owners are still unaware that their pet […]

Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month

HEAD: The Latest Fashion: Vintage Pets! November is Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month—and there’s never been a better time to splurge on a classic cat or dog! Senior pets are often the hardest to adopt, when in fact they often make the best pets because they’re already housebroken, have good manners, and won’t chew everything at ground […]

National Pet Cancer Awareness Month V2

HEAD: What You Need to Know About Cancer & Your Pet It’s a scary statistic: The Animal Cancer Foundation (ACF) reports that one in four dogs and one in five cats will develop cancer in their lifetime—in fact, it’s the leading cause of death for dogs over the age of two. During November at XXXX, […]

National Pet Cancer Awareness Month

HEAD: Don’t Ignore That Lump It’s a scary statistic: The Animal Cancer Foundation (ACF) reports that 1 in 4 dogs and 1 in 5 cats will develop cancer. In fact, it’s the leading cause of death for dogs over the age of two. November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, created by the ACF to raise […]

Adopt-A-Dog Month

HEAD: Adopt, Don’t Shop! October is American Humane’s annual Adopt-A-Dog Month, celebrating shelter pups and the joy they bring to our lives. It also encourages those looking for new pets to seriously consider adopting dogs from shelters. Every year, roughly 3.5 million dogs wind up in shelters, and many never find forever homes. Many animals […]

Animal Pain Awareness Month

HEAD: September is Animal Pain Awareness Month Your dog, cat, bird or other pet may be a different species, but we all process and feel pain in much the same way. That’s why the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management has selected September as Animal Pain Awareness Month. In cooperation with veterinary professionals around the […]

National Immunization Month (August)

HEAD: Take Your Best Shot August is National Immunization Awareness Month, created to remind people how important it is to keep their vaccinations up to date. But that advice isn’t just for humans—it’s vital for pets as well. Vaccinating your pet is a relatively inexpensive but hugely important way to protect his or her health. […]

National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month V2

HEAD: It’s National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month May is National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month, and while you may already be perfectly aware of your own allergies, make sure you consider your pet’s reactions to the environment as well. Grass, dust and other environmental allergens are significantly more present this time of year, and […]