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Obesity is the most common health problem of pets.  Approximately 45% of pets are considered overweight (15-30% over the ideal weight) or obese (30% over the ideal weight). Overweight and obese animals have a number of health problems that can be directly linked to being overweight including: Diabetes Arthritis – can actually cause arthritis, and…

The other day my partner said to me “I think I found a tick on the dog today, but it’s not tick season, right?” to which I responded “TICK SEASON DOES NOT EXIST!” It is often thought that ticks are only a concern during the Spring-Fall months – the thing is, ticks don’t use calendars. Ticks…

The winter season can be beautiful with lots of potential for fun activities (especially for our fur babies who love the snow!).  However, it is easy to forget that the cold weather has the potential to be dangerous. Pet owners may need to exercise additional caution when outside with their dogs in the wintertime, keeping…

Proper nutrition is critical to keep animals as healthy as possible, as well as to support them if they do have illnesses. When it comes to nutrition, there is a lot of information out there making it difficult to know what food is best for your pet. The following are some common myths circulating about…

Noah is a domestic long haired tabby. He came all the way from Cape Breton, travelling for 6 hours to Halifax in a truck sleeping on a lap. At this point in time, he was approximately 5 months old. Thinking he was a girl at the time, he was originally named Noelle. He was found…

Toxoplasmosis (Toxoplasma gondii) is a microscopic single-celled parasite that can be of concern for pregnant women who own cats. Cats contract toxo from ingesting rodents/birds or raw meat. It is actually very easy to prevent your cat from contracting this by simply keeping them as indoor cats and avoid feeding raw meat by feeding them…

Dogs are omnivores, which means that their diet consists of meat and plants. There are many fruits and vegetables that are safe to feed your dog as a treat on top of their regular diet. Below is a list of many yummy snacks and some of the benefits of feeding them. Apples – Apples are…

There are many plants that can be quite toxic to cats. It is important to know which ones are safe to have around and which ones are not in order to protect your kitty. These toxicities can cause anywhere from a mild upset stomach to serious kidney failure, and in some cases can be fatal.…

  Do you have a new puppy? Congratulations! We are going to talk about the importance of puppy socialization, while they’re still young. Socialization is very important in several ways. Puppies who are properly socialized may have a better time at the vet and not be as scared or nervous as some dogs tend to…

There’s nothing more disgusting than seeing your furry friend eat its own or another dog’s poop. In a lot of cases, they are proud of the behaviour, and then come in for some praise, or god forbid, a big wet kiss. Owners near and far ask themselves why is my dog doing this? What’s wrong…