January: Mark your calendar for when your animals are due for their annual checkup and vaccinations this year. It is also a good idea to get your dog and cat's teeth cleaned annually.

February: Chocolate can be deadly to animals. Be sure to keep your Valentine sweets out of their reach.

March: This is the time of the year when mosquitoes start to hatch. Be sure to keep your dog and cat on a heart worm and flea preventative year round. Make sure your have your dog heart worm tested yearly.

April: Easter is a time when people are tempted to give rabbits and chicks as gifts. Many of them end up living horrible, short lives. Give stuffed animals instead.

May: As summer approaches and vacations are planned, check to make sure your pet's I.D. is current in case you have to leave them in someone else's care while your are traveling. HAVE YOUR PET MICRO-CHIPPED and update your pet's microchip registry information.

June: Another heavy storm season is coming. Be sure you have a safe way to transport your pets and a place to take them in case you have to evacuate.

July: Fireworks can scare animals. Be sure to keep them somewhere safe when you and your neighbors celebrate Independence Day. We have products that can help them with their anxiety.

August: A summer outing on a lake or the ocean can be a lot of fun with your dog along. Be sure to outfit your dog with a life jacket in case of an emergency.

September: The cold weather months are just around the corner. Protect your pets by keeping them inside and having a disaster plan in place for them in case you lose power for an extended period of time. Keep using flea and heart worm protection year round!

October: Halloween is a dangerous time for black cats. Cats should always be kept indoors, but it is especially important around this holiday so no harm comes to them.

November: Thanksgiving is a time to indulge in tasty food and treats. Many of the foods are too rich to share with pets. Be sure to give them treats that are healthy for them. Baby carrots and green beans are healthy and low calorie!

December: Pine needles, tinsel, ornaments, tree lights, holiday candy and poinsettias can be harmful to pets. Be sure to take safety precautions to prevent your animals from ingesting these dangerous holiday items. Keep using flea and heart worm protection year round!