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. 

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

A Guide to Keeping Your Pets Happy and Healthy During the Holidays.

In celebration of National Cat Day, Virbac’s new copywriter, Malcolm Mayhew, writes about a unique cat hotel he and his family opened in their very own backyard. 

Here at Virbac, we are delighted to celebrate the immense contributions of veterinary technicians who better the lives of both animals and humans.  We recognize the profound impact these individuals have on the veterinary industry, every single day, and applaud their dedication to the health and well-being of all creatures in their care.

It is a well known fact among those in the veterinary profession that the work of a veterinary technician can be challenging - mentally, emotionally and physically.  The sacrifices and contributions of these team members allow veterinarians to practice their best medicine.  In fact, technicians are so critical to veterinary medicine that we might call them the backbone of the profession!

Top Dog & Cat Names of 2021

By Malcolm Mayhew

Remember the days when you called your dog “Spot” and your cat, well, “Kitty”? 

Those days are long gone. Nowadays, pet names resemble human names so much, there’s virtually zero way to tell if you’re yelling for your husband or your cocker spaniel!