July 14th marks a new animal day called “Dogs on a Lead Day”. This campaign raises awareness about the many benefits of walking your dog on a lead. It was created by Zoe Willingham, a [...]
During the month of May, the American College of Veterinary Optholmologists puts on an annual event where over 300 veterinarians donate their time to provide eye exams for service dogs in the US [...]
The term ‘heartworm’ just makes me squirm in my seat. Luckily the positivity rate for heartworm in dogs in Ontario is quite low in comparison to the number of dogs there are. From 2012—2017 two [...]
Have you seen a dog with a yellow ribbon attached to their collar? If you have, it’s not just for show. The yellow ribbon signifies a campaign called “The Yellow Dog Project.” The Yellow Dog [...]
February once again marks National Pet Dental Health Month. Dental health for pets may not seem important but preserving your pet’s dental health can go as far as extending their life. By 3 [...]
It’s that time of year again! January marks the start of another year, and another set of resolutions. Sometimes it’s hard to stick with your goals, so how about you find a partner to not only [...]
It’s fun changing things up for your pet and giving them a special treat every now and then. However, before you give your pet something you think they’ll like, it’s best to make sure that it’s [...]
Who doesn’t love a little puppy jumping up on them to greet them? Or some wild puppy play with some love nips and yips? It’s all fun and games until they get older, bigger, and stronger and those [...]
Did you know that a pet’s food/water bowl is the fourth most contaminated item in a home? That’s probably not a surprising fact. When you think about it, a pet’s bowl has an obvious ick factor [...]
Dogs are our best friends, our lifelines and basically our everything. What more of an excuse do you need to take every precaution necessary to keep your pup safe and healthy? We have a couple of [...]