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Bringing your pets to the veterinarian’s office for regular wellness exams is essential for their well-being. Even when life gets busy, your pet is depending on you to make time for his or her medical care.

Just like you, your furry friend loves to dress up and go out now and then. National Dress Up Your Pet Day is the perfect opportunity to indulge that wish with some comfortable pet clothing that unleashes your pet's personality. 

Rescue animals offer so many benefits to countless individuals: companionship, love, encouragement to be active, and so much more! During National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week — which stretches from November 7-13 — it is more important than ever to honor the vital work that animal shelters do.

How will your family celebrate World Wildlife Conservation Day this year? Falling between Thanksgiving and the December holidays, this national celebration of everything wild, furry, scaled, and feathered began in 2012, and continues to be one of the most significant days on any animal lover’s calendar.

Dog lovers everywhere spend August 26 recognizing the special bond they share with their canine companions.

People love their pets just like family, so it is no surprise there is a National Day of Recognition to show love and appreciation for the dogs, cats, and other animal companions pet owners cherish.

Many of us have stepped onto the scale at a doctor’s office, watched the numbers on the digital display slowly creep upward, and waited for the doctor’s lecture about weight, BMI, and how being overweight or obese can contribute to — or even cause — serious health issues.

The Catalyst Council, a nonprofit organization advocating for cats’ welfare, has designated September as Happy Cat Month. The purpose of this month of recognition is to educate people about how to care for cats.

Most pet owners consider their furry friends to be part of the family. This often means that dogs, cats, and other pets receive the same treatment as any other member of the household, including regular medical checkups.

Zoos provide wonderful ways to indulge your love of animals, get outside, and learn about the fascinating world of nature. Going around the holidays is especially great, which is probably why December 27 is National Visit the Zoo Day.