National Poison Prevention Week, which was enacted by Congress in 1961, always occurs on the third week in March. This year for 20XX, it falls from March XX to March XXrd. So, what exactly is the purpose of National Poison Prevention Week? This specific week has been set aside to highlight awareness and prevention of […]
March
Parasites Don’t Take Spring Break!
Know who else loves to be on the move when it’s warmer? Fleas, ticks and mosquitoes! Problem is, their favorite vacation spot is your pet…and you, if they get close enough. These pests are more than just annoying: fleas can transmit tapeworm and cause anemia, while ticks are well-known carriers of many diseases, including Lyme […]
Puppy Prep 101 (Nat’l Puppy Day)
National Puppy Day is March 23rd—and in addition to encouraging puppy adoption from shelters and rescues, it’s also a day to create awareness about the best way to care for these pawsome friends who give us an unconditional lifetime of love. At [HOSPITAL NAME], we have a plan for puppy care that will make sure […]
National Puppy Day (March 23)
There’s plenty of puppy love to go around! This National Puppy Day, we encourage you to consider adopting new pets from responsible breeders or humane societies instead of shopping through pet stores and puppy mills. Animals aren’t just products to purchase. They’re members of our families. #NationalPuppyDay Animation Theme Photo Theme
Poison Prevention Week (March 17–23)
Non-Boosted We often forget that there are dangers lurking around our own homes! Check your home for these poisons, and make sure they’re out of your pets’ reach. Boosted We often forget that there are dangers lurking around our own homes! Check your home for these poisons, and make sure they’re out of your pets’ […]
Spring Break Travel Prep
HEAD: Pets Gone Wild: Spring Break Travel Prep Hitting the road with a furry friend this spring break? Make sure you plan ahead so both of you have a stress-free trip! As soon as you know when and where you’ll be traveling, schedule a visit with us to check that your pet’s vaccines are up […]
Protect Your Pet From Poisons
What’s lurking in your house that could make your pet sick? Turns out, lots of things. National Animal Poison Prevention Week is March XX–XX, and we want to encourage you to take some time to look around your home and be aware of substances that need to be out of paw’s reach! Human medications. Keep […]
National Kidney Month – Short Version
HEAD: We’re not Kidney-ing Around About Kidney Disease! Did you know that kidney disease is the #1 cause of death in cats over 10? Or that nine out of every 1000 dogs examined suffer from kidney disease? March is National Kidney Month and it’s important that pet owners be aware of the symptoms of renal disease. […]