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Cottaging with Your Pet
Cottaging with Your Pet

Cottaging with Your Pet

This time of year a lot of people will be travelling to a cottage, and many are bringing their pets with them; particularly dogs.

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Puppies and Coat Brushing!
Puppies and Coat Brushing!

Puppies and Coat Brushing!

We all know how much work is involved in raising a puppy. Potty training, discipline and socialization are very important life lessons, among many others. 

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Overweight Pet. Why??
Overweight Pet. Why??

Overweight Pet. Why??

I find that often people do not realize that their pet is overweight in the first place or that there are significant health concerns that come hand in hand with obesity. 

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Dog-Friendly Travel: Top 10 Spots
Dog-Friendly Travel: Top 10 Spots

Dog-Friendly Travel: Top 10 Spots

We have put together a list of the top 10 places to travel with your dog in North America.

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Breed of the Month – Scottish Fold
Breed of the Month – Scottish Fold

Breed of the Month – Scottish Fold

The Scottish Fold cat originated from Scotland and was discovered in 1961 by a local shepherd named William Ross.

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A Day in the Life of a Vet Receptionist
A Day in the Life of a Vet Receptionist

A Day in the Life of a Vet Receptionist

Have you ever wondered what it is like to work in a Vet Hospital?  Well, I would like to share with you my typical day at Mclean Animal Hosptial as a receptionist. 

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The Benefits of Having Pets
The Benefits of Having Pets

The Benefits of Having Pets

Speaking from experience, it turns out that all pets, not just therapy pets, can help your mind, body, and spirit, because of how they make me feel. 

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How To Keep Ticks Off Your Pets
How To Keep Ticks Off Your Pets

How To Keep Ticks Off Your Pets

The best way you can protect your pet from being bitten by a tick (and potentially contracting Lyme disease), is to put your pet on preventative medication.

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Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Hyperthyroidism in Cats

Hyperthyroidism in Cats

Hyperthyroidism is a very common disease seen in cats when a portion of their thyroid gland(s) becomes overactive. 

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Senior Pets Deserve Oral Care Too!
Senior Pets Deserve Oral Care Too!

Senior Pets Deserve Oral Care Too!

It took me several professional dentals for my dogs and many years to realize my senior dogs deserve proper oral care too!

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3 Easy Home-Made Dog Treats
3 Easy Home-Made Dog Treats

3 Easy Home-Made Dog Treats

Have you ever been baking and feel bad that your dog couldn’t eat what you were making? Well, here are some recipes that you can make at home for your dog!

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Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Pet
Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Pet

Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Pet

By sharing some of my thoughts on euthanasia, I hope it will help you the next time you have to euthanize a beloved pet, or help you heal from a recent loss.

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