Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month is deeply personal to me. This story honors two people I loved while also exploring how science is evolving through compassionate alternatives to animal testing. From “65 Roses” to modern research innovations like organoids and lung-on-a-chip technology, this piece reflects on awareness, loss, hope, and the future of cystic fibrosis research.

April is Heartworm Awareness Month. In this blog, I share a real case that stayed with me, along with what pet parents should know about heartworm transmission, signs, treatment, and prevention in both dogs and cats. It is a gentle but important reminder that awareness, testing, and timely care can truly save lives.