In Spring, our thoughts turn to renewal and new life – chicks, lambs, bunnies… and puppies! As we all start to come out of winter hibernation, we may feel the urge to add a furry family member. If this is on your mind, consider carefully where you want that new member to come from. Adopting … Read more
Q: I am so glad to see the grass getting green at last! Well, mostly green… what can I do about those dog urine scald spots in my lawn? A: First of all, be sure your dog is to blame! Grubs that attack grass roots can make yellow patches too. Tug on the grass – … Read more
So you are finally getting to escape winter for a retreat in the heat! The boarding kennel says your dog needs vaccination for Kennel Cough in order to stay with them. So, what is Kennel Cough? Most of the diseases we give vaccinations against are life-threatening, such as rabies or parvo. Kennel Cough, or Bordetella, … Read more
I admit that winter is not my season. I am what my kids call a “temperature wuss”. My husky, on the other hand, thinks there is nothing better than bounding through the snow! Winter is a fun-land for her, where every chunk of snow becomes a ball to play with. So how can a Winter … Read more
So, you just know your cat is going to resolve to get more fit in the New Year. Yeah, that’s not going to happen… You get to be your cat’s conscience. And if your cat is packing a few extra pounds, here is why you should make the resolution to do something about it. Why … Read more
Congratulations on the new addition! Whether you have a puppy, or you are adopting an adult dog, you are going to have to deal with the basics of house-training – even a “house-trained” adult dog needs to learn that “don’t ‘go’ in THAT house” applies to “don’t ‘go’ in THIS house”. There are 3 stages … Read more
Yay, Summer is in full swing at last! I know of a lot of dogs that spend most of it in the lake – here are some tips to avoid problems in our dock-diving friends: Rinse Off Lake water can have high levels of tannins from rotting vegetation (tannins are what give that weak-tea colour … Read more
I seem to have had a toenail-themed week this week. Not only have I been helping a lot of my pet parents with their pet’s nails, I had an issue with my own dog’s nails. My little dog, Isora, got an overly-long toenail stuck in the heating vent – she ended up pulling up a … Read more
Have you ever seen a cat with its ankles hanging down to the ground? That cat is probably diabetic – this is a form of nerve damage that results from diabetes. Have you ever seen a pot-bellied dog with skin so thin you can see the veins? That dog likely has a serious hormonal … Read more
Tis the Season to get Busy – very busy! And for many of us, that means travelling to reconnect with friends and family. So, what does that mean for the four-legged members of our family? Here are some tips and suggestions to ensure out fur-friends have Happy Holidays too. The Jet-Setter Pet Planes, Trains and … Read more