University Veterinary Care Center, P.A.

06/01/2026

05/23/2026

World Turtle Day is observed annually on May 23rd and was established in 2000 by the American Tortoise Rescue. It is a day we highlight these prehistoric survivors and their 220-million-year history as well as the critical need to protect their natural habitats from environmental threats and plastic pollution.
🐢Fun Facts🐢
🐢 Turtles have been roaming the Earth for over 200 million years, which makes them significantly older than snakes, crocodiles, and alligators
🐢 A turtle cannot separate from it shell; it is actually part if its skeleton. The shell is made up of approximately 50 to 60 bones which includes their ribs cage and spine and grows as they do.
🐢 For sea turtles, the s*x of their hatchlings is determined by the temperature of the sand. Warmer sand produces female turtles, while cooler sand results in mostly males.
🐢 Turtles and tortoises live on every single continent on Earth except for Antarctica
🐢 Freshwater turtles serve as ecosystem clean up crews by feeding on decaying vegetation and dead fish, which keeps lakes, ponds, and rivers clean.

05/20/2026

Peak travel season is upon us. Here are some helpful travel tips when traveling with your pets this summer.

05/17/2026

Happy World Baking Day! While you're whipping up a storm in the kitchen, don't forget to bribe your feline overlord with some purr-fect treats. Maybe, just maybe, they'll spare your pillow tonight 😹🍪