Dogs in Politics Day is September 23!
There are hundreds of holidays dedicated to life’s everyday joys, like “National Cheeseburger Day” on September 23rd, but few have a story quite so American as “Dogs in Politics Day.” Sometimes known as “Checkers Day,” this holiday was inspired by a campaign speech...
Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Deafness in Pets
Deaf Pet Awareness Week, Sept. 24-30, 2018 The last week in September is routinely set aside as Deaf Pet Awareness Week. Despite all the information available on caring for deaf animals, many dog and cat breeders still routinely euthanize deaf puppies and...
Four of the Best Parks to Let Your Dog Walk (or Run) Off-Leash in Austin
Austin is such a dog-friendly city. But sometimes you just want to be able to let your dog run free and that can be difficult to do with the leash laws for many nature trails and parks. How can your dog explore, swim and run with a leash on? Austin does have off-leash...Pet Birth Defects – Detection, Causes, Prevention, Treatments
Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day is September 13. Birth defects in your new puppy or kitten can involve any organ system and any part of the body. Some abnormalities may be minor and resolve as the animal matures, while others can prevent normal growth and development,...