Steve Standley recently reached a career milestone that only a handful at Virbac have achieved: He has worked for our company for 30 years.

By Malcolm Mayhew
Copywriter

For many, July means a dip in the pool, barbecue cookouts and summer vacations. But the middle of summer also means the onset of dangerously hot temperatures that can easily soar into triple-digit territory.

Eight years ago, a friend of Tiffany Ballou’s made a somewhat unusual suggestion: “She said I should adopt some chickens,” Tiffany says.

By Malcolm Mayhew
Copywriter

As you prepare for your 4th of July festivities on Monday, remember, this holiday can be a little overwhelming for pets. Some pets tend to be anxious or nervous around large gatherings of people and/or loud, unexpected noises, such as fireworks. 

The summer season is here and, for many of us, temperatures are already soaring to scorching triple digits. As it turns out the “dog days of summer” aren’t the most friendly of times for our canine companions, who cannot tolerate heat like us humans.

Dr. Genna Mize
Virbac Technical Services Veterinarian

Today is National Hug Your Cat Day, just in case you need another excuse to hug, hold, cuddle with, and dote over your feline friends.

Today is National Rescue Dog Day, the day we celebrate all things related to dog rescues, their hard-working staff members and the dog-lovers who support these rescues. 

By Malcolm Mayhew

The way Jenn Paz sees it, rats need love too. 

In fact, the California native is so attached to rodents, she opened a rescue center in Vallejo, Calif., called Ratical Rodent Rescue. The non-profit organization is devoted to fostering, rehoming and giving medical attention to hamsters, mice, guinea pigs and, yes, rats.

By Malcolm Mayhew

Happy Earth Day! Many pet owners may not realize just how much of an impact our four-legged companions can have on our planet. So to celebrate Earth Day, we came up with five ways you and your pet can go green together.

By Malcolm Mayhew

Every Pet Project Profile: Austin Boxer Rescue

The first in an occasional series about Virbac’s Every Pet Project and the animal charities it supports.  

By Malcolm Mayhew