Back to school separation anxiety may affect your pet this September. Here are a few signed to watch for. Obsessive barking or whining for long periods of timeUrinating or defecating in the houseChewing the furniturePacingExcessive clawing at the doorRipping the stuffing out of the pillowsChewing or shredding paperRummaging through the garbage can When a dog [...]
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 [...]
In last week's blog we covered some main points and tips about pet nutrition. If you didn't get a chance to look at it, find it here. In speaking about your animal's food, it's important to remember that every pet is different, and that this discussion is completely dependent on your animal. We covered some [...]
When you set out for your outdoor adventures a good scout will be prepared! This is not limited to your safety, but consider your dog's as well. I too am an avid hiker, and where I go the pup goes. It's important to make sure you have the right equipment for them as well. There [...]
It may not feel like it some days, but spring has officially sprung! Sunnier skies, blooming flowers, longer trail walks with your furry friends....and TICKS! We see the signs of warning outside veterinary offices all over the city this time of year...it's important to protect our pets and ourselves from this nasty pest. But while [...]
Spring has sprung - and you may or may not have heard that fleas and ticks appear in as low as 4 degree celsius weather! We've definitely reached that time. Do you know what you're up against this flea and tick season? Let's get armed with knowledge and fight these suckers before they call your [...]
Aside from putting smiles on our faces, it turns out pets have the ability to make us healthier. We put together a list of how our pets, particularly dogs, can make us happy, healthy, fit, smiley people—and it’s backed by science, of course! They keep us active! If you own a dog, chances are high [...]
