April is Heartworm Awareness Month, which means it's a great time to remember the importance of prevention in our companion animals. To keep your furry friend safe, talk to your vet about year-round prevention.

National Kids & Pets Day

Hairballs are no fun, either for kitties or their humans, but they can be much more than just a nuisance. In certain cases, hairballs can be very dangerous for our feline friends! We're sharing this because today is Hairball Awareness Day. To keep your kitty safe, brush regularly, feed a healthy diet and ask your vet about hairball prevention products.

Today is very important because it's National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. Perhaps it's the perfect opportunity to welcome a new furry family member into your heart and home. If not, there are other ways to help, such as volunteering or donating to your local shelter. How will you be celebrating?

Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

Attention Animal Lovers! This week is National Pet Week - 7 days dedicated to honoring the millions of animal companions that enrich our lives.

We know you appreciate your pet every day, but this week is Pet Appreciation Week, which means we're ramping up the love and affection for our animal companions! Show your loved one how much you care by spending some extra quality time, giving a few extra snuggles or pampering your pet a little more than usual.

Hug Your Cat Day

What's the best way to brighten the workday? Bringing your pup along, of course! If that sounds awesome, then you're in luck because today just happens to be "Take Your Dog to Work Day." If your company allows, be sure to prepare by dog-proofing your workstation and pack a doggy bag with food, treats, a water bowl and any other essentials to make the experience a positive one for your pet!

Do you have a fire evacuation plan for your family? Does it include your pets? Today is Pet Fire Safety Day – a great reminder for pet owners to include their four-legged family members in fire evacuation plans and to take special precautions to prevent pet-related fires from starting. If you haven't done so already, today is a good day to plan ahead to keep your furry friend happy and safe!