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Your dog deserves the best, including the best dental care. National Fresh Breath Day, which is August 6, is the perfect time to highlight that important topic.

Having a pet can fill your life with joy, meaning, and happiness. While pet owners love their furry friends, many might hesitate to adopt a pet that already has different needs or is otherwise specially-abled.

Pets are important members of our families, and they are entirely dependent on us for their well-being. Besides providing food, shelter and safety, a critical part of caring for our pets is keeping them healthy, and good dental health is vital to their overall health.

The holidays are the perfect time to reflect on all that we have and how we can give back to those in need. Because of this, it is not surprising that December is officially the Month of Giving and that the generosity of programs like Operation Santa Paws occurs during this time.

Disaster preparedness is just as important for pet safety as it is for yours. When disasters and emergencies hit home, your fur family is vulnerable to their impacts, and they rely on their humans to protect them.

April 11-17 is National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week. It is the ideal time to recognize and show gratitude for the efforts of exceptional animal control officers around the globe.

On September 5th, you can celebrate one of the country’s more unusual special days by honoring the contributions of rocks to society. National Pet Rock Day was inspired by Gary Dahl’s ingenious marketing gamble in 1975.

Just as humans sometimes require surgery to diagnose or address a health condition, pets also undergo surgery. Endoscopy and laparoscopy allow veterinarians to evaluate your pet's organs, such as the urinary system, intestines, stomach, lungs, and nasal cavity.

Caring properly for a pet during an extended stay requires a particular set of skills. While many boarding facilities do their best to provide individualized care, they often rely on local pet hospitals for expert veterinary care and behavioral advice.