by Melissa Lage | Aug 28, 2025 | About Bull City Pet Care, Cats, Dogs, Pet Health
Every year on August 28th, pet lovers around the world pause to honor Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. It is a day dedicated to the cherished memories of pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge, a chance to reflect on the unconditional love they gave us and the...
by Melissa Lage | Aug 22, 2025 | Animal Welfare, Cats, Dogs, Durham Community, Pests, Pet Health, Pet Safety
Ticks are a growing concern for pet parents around the US and in Durham, NC, especially with our humid climate and extended tick activity season. Today, we’re discussing what you can do to protect both pets and humans from these dangerous parasites. Here’s why...
by Melissa Lage | Aug 7, 2025 | Cats, Dogs, Pet Behavior, Pet Health
The past few weeks have been busy, as I’ve been focused on getting the college courses I teach in the fall set for the upcoming semester. Looking forward to the back-to-school season, I’ve been thinking about pets and how much of a transition this may be...
by Melissa Lage | Jul 31, 2025 | Dog Walking, Dogs, Durham Community
DOGust, celebrated on August 1st, is the universal birthday for rescues and shelter dogs. North Shore Animal League America created DOGust to ensure every dog has a day to feel celebrated and loved, even if their actual birth date is not known. If you have a rescue...
by Melissa Lage | Jul 24, 2025 | Cats, Dogs, Pet Health, Pet Safety
Summer in Durham, NC, means warmer days, stormy weather, potential flooding, and, unfortunately, a surge of pests. Some pests, such as fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes, are obvious threats to human and pet health. Other warm-weather pests are often overlooked, but not...
by Melissa Lage | Jul 17, 2025 | Cats, Dogs, Durham Community, Pet Safety
As we recently learned, flooding is becoming an increasingly common concern for residents of Durham. With rivers like the Eno and unpredictable weather patterns, families, especially those with young children and pets, must be prepared for all types of flooding in...