Pet Owners’ Guide to Dog Bite Prevention
More than 38% of U.S. homes have at least one family dog. Caring for a canine friend is a rewarding responsibility that brings wet kisses, walks in the park, and cozy cuddles. However, dogs bite more than 4.5 million people each year and more than 800,000 people require medical care according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Being a responsible pet owner is critical to ensure your family pet does not become a dog-bite statistic. Our Animal Emergency Care team has compiled a dog-bite prevention guide to ensure pet owners understand that preventive dog-bite measures are available.
World Wildlife Day: 4 Reasons Why Pets and Wild Animals Should Not Mix
Since 2013, the United Nations General Assembly has designated March 3 as World Wildlife Day, to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Each year, the U.N. chooses a theme to focus education efforts on the critical needs of the Earth’s fauna and flora. The 2022 theme is “Recovering Key Species for Ecosystem Restoration,” to draw special attention to the conservation status of the most critically endangered wild fauna and flora.
