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October
October is filled with several important pet events: Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, World Animal Day, National Walk Your Dog Week, Veterinary Technician Week, Reptile Awareness Day and National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. To raise awareness of these important causes, we’ve provided you with engaging articles and videos that you can share with your clients. Below please find shareable social media posts that relate to the above topics.
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October is Adopt A Shelter Dog Month! Here are three reasons to adopt your next pooch from your local animal shelter or rescue organization.
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https://www.texvetpets.org/article/top-three-reasons-adopt-shelter-dog/
National Walk Your Dog Week: October 1-7
It’s National Walk Your Dog Week! Walking your dog is so important, especially as the rate of pet obesity in the U.S. increases. Maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of several diseases and can extend the lifetime of your pooch. Here are a few other ways to help your dog live longer.
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https://www.texvetpets.org/article/three-ways-help-dog-live-longer/
World Animal Day: October 4
Happy #WorldAnimalDay! Celebrate this special event by learning about the five freedoms of animal welfare.
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https://www.texvetpets.org/article/five-freedoms-animal-welfare/
National Pet Obesity Awareness Day: October 11
An estimated 56 percent of dogs and 60 percent of cats in the U.S. are overweight or obese. In observance of National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, take some time to read about the importance of keeping your pet within a healthy weight range, as it reduces associated health risks.
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https://www.texvetpets.org/article/obesity-puts-your-pet-at-risk/
Veterinary Technician Week: October 15-21
This week is National Veterinary Technician Week! Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Certified Veterinary Assistants and veterinary assistants play an important role in the well-being of Texas’ pets. Take some time this week to show your appreciation for all that they do.
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https://tvmf.org/technicians-assist-the-tvmf-pals-program/
Reptile Awareness Day: October 21
Godzilla. Reptar. Yoshi. The Geico Gecko. Those two lizards that always hang out around your back porch. These are just a few of the famous reptiles we love. But on October 21, we celebrate all of our cold-blooded friends. To ensure your pet reptile thrives, practice responsible pet ownership by providing proper diet, housing and habitat.
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