Healthy routines start young and last a lifetime. September is Happy Cat Month, a month that encourages cat guardians to pay closer attention to their cats' health and well-being. A recent survey of more than 60,000 U.S. households found that only about one in three cats receives annual veterinary care, compared to about seven in ten dogs. Happy Cat Month is a good reminder to make sure your cat is getting the care they need.  Here are four ways to celebrate this month. 1. D

Every dog deserves a day that feels a little extra special. Tomorrow is National Hug Your Hound Day, a day to appreciate the dogs who share our lives by spending more time with them and seeing the world from their point of view. According to a recent survey, 97% of U.S. dog guardians consider their dog part of the family. If your dog is one of those family members, tomorrow is the perfect opportunity to make the day a little more about them. Here are five ways to observe Nat

Preparation makes evacuation faster and less stressful. September is National Preparedness Month, a reminder to prepare before an emergency happens. Companion animals should be part of that plan from the start. When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, around 10,000 animals were evacuated, but fewer than half were reunited with their families. Today, more than one in five companion animal guardians have evacuated because of a disaster or emergency. Even so, few

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