With the weather warming up, spring hiking is in sight! Going out with your pet and getting lost in an adventure is what spring is meant for. However, hiking or camping means being further away [...]
In honour of “Pet Poison Prevention Week”, we wanted to remind pet parents to safety proof their homes from edible hazards that could harm their pet. It is important to take the time to go [...]
Life can be stressful, even for dogs and cats. The way animals exhibit stress can sometimes be harder to see. Here are some common signs of stress in dogs and cats that can help you stay in [...]
As a responsible pet owner, food aggression is something that you need to take seriously. Food aggression is a territorial behaviour and potentially dangerous situation if the dog becomes [...]
Canadian winters are no joke. Just as we put on layers and bundle up, pets need protection from the elements too. Gear like coats and booties can help your dog tolerate and even enjoy the cold [...]
For humans, it’s easy to vocalize when we aren’t in the best mood, or something is bothering us. Dogs don’t have the ability to speak in words, however their behavior or physical demeanor can [...]
I’m sure we all have experienced allergies at some point so we know how irritating they can be. Did you know that our pets can experience allergies as well? Where we humans sometimes outgrow [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]