Don't let this winter be 'ruff' on your pets. Take the necessary precautions to enjoy dog walking in the winter elements and have a fun and enjoyable winter! Make sure your dog always wears an ID tag when your are walking your dog. Winter is the most common time for dogs to become lost.Use lights [...]
Who doesn't love spring after a long dark cold winter. The rain arrives with the promise of spring flowers, longer days and warmer weather. Walking our dogs has never been more enjoyable with the promise of summer on the horizon. However, along with spring comes some caution as we select our summer plants for our [...]
Making your own fruit treats for dogs can raise some serious questions. The most important of these questions is, “Are these ingredients safe for my dog to eat?” There are plenty of dangerous foods for your dog out there. Here are some that should be avoided: Avocado The skin, leaves, pit, and even the fruit [...]
Isolation - you are not alone! As we focus on how Covid-19 has impacted our own lives we may have forgotten the impact it can have on our four legged family members. Just a few weeks ago their everyday life looked very different from how it does today. This change in routine can dramatically change [...]
Emergency pet food banks are accessible to pet owners who need support during the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to ensure that people and pets can remain together, even in the face of a crisis. Please visit this website to reach out to place an order should you be in need: https://kwsphumane.ca/petfoodbanks Orders can be placed [...]
As cat owners, we all know cats are carnivores. More specifically, however, they are obligate carnivores, which means they require meat in order to thrive and they would not be able to survive on plant material. This is because they don’t have the enzymes necessary to process the vegetation. But have you ever noticed your [...]
This week we will dive into the factual portion of man's best friend. There is a reason it is strongly recommended to own a dog, as it has many health benefits both physically and mentally. Companionship has a great health benefit, especially to those who would be alone otherwise. Mentally, owning a dog benefits us [...]
Another great day for some doggy recipes! Once again The Dog Bakery provides us with many great recipes for us to share with our beloved canines. This time were looking at actual meals for our pups. Sometimes, a homemade diet can do wonders for dogs. This is dependant on the individual dog, but done right it [...]
This winter has certainly been a confusing one! January is normally one of our coldest times of the year. Yet it seems like winter and spring are taking turns every other day. Monday we get a snow storm, Tuesday a downpour of rain. When the weather is being this fickle, you may notice the sidewalks [...]
It seems Cannabis is the talk of the town these past few weeks! It's true legalizing marijuana is a huge step for Canada, one that will be marked in the history books! Since it is such a huge topic I think it's appropriate to discuss how cannabis can affect your pets. Remember to always keep [...]
