There are many ways a dog can become deaf. They could be born deaf from a birth defect or become deaf later in life due to chronic ear infections, injury, or old age. Regardless of the cause, [...]
Microchipping your pet is so important. A collar and ID tag are great (and even an identification tattoo too), however these can come off or become obscured over time. Getting your pet [...]
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 [...]
We all want a dog that we can take along with us to places and trust that they will be well behaved. Dogs are like kids – playing and wild fun has its place and time but you have to put in the, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“Positive vibes only” is not just a saying, but a motto to live by too. Your pup especially reacts better to positivity. But how can you encourage positive behaviour to come from your dog? [...]
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 [...]
With March being ‘Pet Poison Prevention’ month, it’s a good time to brush up on the top toxins for our pets, the signs of poisoning and what you can do if your pet is poisoned. What are the top [...]