River Ridge Veterinary Clinic

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11/05/2025

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is a special time dedicated to recognizing the invaluable work done by animal shelters. These shelters serve as safe havens for millions of animals in need. They offer a second chance to pets that might otherwise face dire situations. This week highlights th...

11/01/2025

Our pets give us unconditional love, companionship, and attention, so it’s the least we can do to return their efforts on National Cook For Your Pets Day on November 1! While we tend to feed our pets with food bought from the store, spending a day cooking for our pet is more than just a nice way t...

10/30/2025

Halloween can be the spookiest night of the year, but keeping your pets safe doesn’t have to be tricky. Our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) recommend taking these simple precautions to keep your pets safe, happy and healthy this Halloween. Stash the Treats Kids love to hid...

10/27/2025

He's in the spooky season spirit. This year, Halloween was bound to be a bit more of a subdued occasion at the Petito family home. The kids of the house have all grown older, so the desire to spruce up the place with scary decor had mostly disappeared. “Our house [was] not decorated for Halloween ...

10/21/2025

National Pets for Veterans Day reminds us how powerful the bond between people and animals can be. It celebrates the comfort, joy, and peace that pets bring to veterans. Life after military service can feel strange and lonely. A warm nudge from a dog or the calm presence of a cat can help ease that....

10/17/2025

NATIONAL VETERINARY TECHNICIAN WEEK National Veterinary Technician Week honors the professionals across the U.S. who provide outstanding services. The observance takes place the third week in October each year. It also aims to educate and raise awareness about what vet techs do. Like th...

10/15/2025

Pamper your black cat, visit a humane society, and help end the stigma surrounding these sweet little kitties, who are no more unlucky than any other cat. A whole host of superstitions surrounding the feline with sable fur have been developed over time, and the one stating that your luck is going to...

10/08/2025

ADOPT A SHELTER DOG MONTH October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) sponsors this event to promote the adoption of dogs from local shelters. According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year. When these aban...

09/30/2025

National Walk Your Dog Week is observed between October 1 to 7. Is your pooch a fan of getting outdoors and taking a walk? If that is the case, this week is an ideal time to play outdoors. You and your dog may join a nationwide celebration highlighting the advantages of walking together. Therefore,....

09/25/2025

Some estimates show that approximately 35,000 deaf dogs are living in the United States who were born deaf in both ears and more than 100,000 are deaf in just one ear. Many more will have become deaf throughout their lifetimes because of various circumstances. Deaf Dog Awareness Week is an opportuni...

09/17/2025

National Pet Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety Day is a pet-focused day in North America that has been celebrated every year on September 17 since its start in 2020. The day was established so pet owners could learn about how dangerous carbon monoxide poisoning can be for their pets. Recent polls of pet o...