Pet First Aid: How To’s and Resources
Many situations can occur where your beloved pet is ill, injured or in need of emergency or urgent care. A basic knowledge of first aid and knowing when and …
Rabies Vaccination in Our Pets: Why is it Still Important?
You may have read about the recent case of rabies in an individual in Ontario and wondered about the importance of keeping Rabies vaccines up to date in your …
Anxiety in Pets: Why Worry?
Anxiety is common in both dogs and cats and can manifest in many ways. Anxiety is the anticipation of danger, whether it be unknown, imagined or real and can …
Dog Bite Prevention: How to Safely Interact with Dogs
In our previous article, we focused on bite prevention by interpreting a dog’s body language. This month, we’ll discuss the best ways to greet and interact with dogs. If …
Dog Bite Prevention: Interpreting Body Language
Dogs bite as a way of communicating – growling, snapping or biting is a dog telling you it wants to be left alone right now. It is always important to …
Protecting Your Pets from H5N1 Influenza: What Local Pet Owners Should Know
Concerns about the H5N1 influenza virus, or bird flu, have increased following reports of infected wild birds and mammals in Ontario. While H5N1 primarily affects birds, there have been …
Playing with Their Mind: Tips For Keeping Your Pet’s Mind Active
Mental stimulation is just as important for pets as physical exercise. Engaging your pet’s mind helps to reduce stress, anxiety, and boredom, which can lead to behavioural issues such …
New U.S. Border Travel Requirements for Dogs
*UPDATE AS OF JULY 22nd, 2024* As instructed by the CDC: Starting on August 1, 2024, dogs entering or returning to the United States that have been only in …
Pet Insurance 101
What is Pet Insurance? Pet insurance is a type of insurance policy designed to help pet owners manage the costs of veterinary care for their pets. Just like health …
Parasite Information for Dogs
The risk for internal and external parasites varies based on the different seasons. As our winters have become warmer, ticks have the longest season of all external parasites and …
