The term ‘roach’ is short for ‘cockroach’. That’s odd, don’t you think? Simply put, ‘roaching’ is when a dog is laying on their back, similar to a dead insect with their bellies exposed and their [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
May 1st is International Samoyed Day! This breed is so beloved that a whole day was declared all about them! If you’re not familiar with this white, fluffball of a breed, here are a few fun [...]
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 [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day! With love in the air, we know there’s no better Valentine than your furry best friend. You are their favourite Valentine, too! Here are a few examples of how your pup [...]
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 [...]
Have you ever wondered if there are specific personality traits that can determine if you are a cat person or a dog person? Many studies have been done, and here are some characteristics that we [...]