Pet Cancer Awareness Month

Pet Cancer Awareness Month

Despite incredible advancements in veterinary medicine, veterinary professionals are seeing more cancer in pets than ever before, which might be due in part to our furry companions’ longer lives. Overall, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) estimates...
How Heartworms Develop in Pets

How Heartworms Develop in Pets

While you may know heartworms are transmitted to pets via the bites of infected mosquitoes, you may not realize that mammals are an essential part of the heartworm life cycle as well. In honor of National Heartworm Awareness Month, we’re sharing how important your pet...
Hairball Prevention for Your Cat

Hairball Prevention for Your Cat

Did you know there is a day dedicated to hairballs? As a cat owner, you likely don’t need a special day to draw attention to your cat’s hairballs, but April 29 is National Hairball Awareness Day. Let’s take a closer look at why hairballs occur and what you need to do...