by Melissa Lage | Nov 13, 2025 | Cats, Dogs, Pet Health, Pet Holidays
In addition to celebrating Senior Pet Month and Adopt a Senior Pet Month, November is National Pet Diabetes Month, a time to spotlight the importance of prevention, early detection, and lifestyle habits that impact pets’ diabetes risk. Today, we’re...
by Melissa Lage | Sep 4, 2025 | Cats, In-Home Pet Care, Pet Behavior, Pet Health, Pet Safety
September is Happy Cat Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about our feline friends’ well-being and happiness. Cats are often seen as independent creatures. Yet, true cat people know that our feline friends thrive on consistency, comfort, and security. One of...
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 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...
