We've all been there, you're enjoying a fun afternoon romp with your pup at the local dog park, when out of nowhere your dog gets jumped by a four-legged tyrant who won’t play by the rules. Instead of running, chasing, and play-wrestling, they pounce on your sweet dog in an overly exuberant and, this is [...]
Canadians are well known for our love of the cottage life. Once the warm weather hits, most of us head up to our cottages for some summer fun. A lot of us bring our four legged family members along for the trip, and a trip up north is fun for everyone, if you remember some of [...]
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 [...]
With Easter approaching, sweets are everywhere and practically unavoidable! We know you keep chocolate out of your pup's reach, but beware of the ingredient popping up more and more lately, which has been sending countless dogs to the hospital or worse. Xylitol is a sugar subsitute common in many "diet" foods we consume, such as [...]
So many of us have experienced our furry companions barking well before we hear thunder, or they have suddenly come over to enjoy the old head-in-our-lap cuddle, just before rain pelts our house. The connection between imminent weather changes and our dogs knowing about them before we do, and often times their trying to tell [...]
Fashion for your pooch is certainly hot right now. It seems like every celebrity, from Martha Stewart to Ellen Degeneres, has a line of doggy clothing at your nearest pet store. Is it all for show? Or do do dogs really need clothes? While this may at first appear to be a light concern to those [...]
Dental disease is more than just a cosmetic issue — when your canine companion or feline friend has red gums, yellow teeth and stinky breath, it could be a sign of serious oral disease that could, if left untreated, lead to devastating affects on your pet’s quality of life. Neglecting your pet’s teeth and gums [...]
Your dog’s nutritional needs change during the winter. We rounded up a few tips that are good to consider year-round,however you'll want to pay special attention to them during the wintertime. The cold dry air, lack of exercise, and reduced sunlight can cause some very specific health issues, so you want to do everything you can [...]
We've all been there - after a long week of work, you're looking forward to a fun Saturday with your pup...maybe a hike, or just a game of fetch in the nearby field. Then you spot the weather forecast. A rainy day or a frigid snow day can really put a damper on your day [...]
It's that spooktacular time of year again! Halloween is great for a lot of reasons, but one reason is above them all. No, we don't mean raiding your child's candy stash on November 1st...we're talking about dressing up your four-legged companion in a fun costume! There are plenty of local Halloween dog parades happening in [...]
