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Keep Your Pets Safe from Wildlife
Keep Your Pets Safe from Wildlife

Keep Your Pets Safe from Wildlife

Wildlife and pets don’t always mix, and it can be difficult to foresee any issues with wildlife because typically pets aren’t in contact with wild animals.

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The Truth About Declawing
The Truth About Declawing

The Truth About Declawing

Declawing or onychectomy is the amputation of the last bone of each ‘toe’ in a cat’s paw. It's the equivalent of cutting off each finger at the last knuckle on humans.

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Why Some Dog’s Eat Poop?
Why Some Dog’s Eat Poop?

Why Some Dog’s Eat Poop?

Many dogs start eating poop because their bodies are telling them to correct an insufficiency or imbalance in the digestive process. 

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Safely Removing Ticks from Your Pet
Safely Removing Ticks from Your Pet

Safely Removing Ticks from Your Pet

Spring is HERE! With sunshine, flowers and warm weather comes a lurking danger in the grass and in the woods. 

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Boarding for When You’re Away
Boarding for When You’re Away

Boarding for When You’re Away

Are you and/or your family going away? But unsure of the best solution how to have your furry kids looked after? Remember, every solution has their benefits and disadvantages.

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Canine Influenza
Canine Influenza

Canine Influenza

Canine influenza, is a very contagious respiratory infection of dogs that is caused by an influenza A virus they are identified by H3N8 and H3N2.

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Top 5 Dog Parks in Toronto
Top 5 Dog Parks in Toronto

Top 5 Dog Parks in Toronto

Looking for a good outdoor space to bring your dog in the city? Here are some top-rated spots!

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Parasite Treatment
Parasite Treatment

Parasite Treatment

Most people think that all parasites live on the inside of their pet.  Though this is true for some, there are a lot of parasites that live on the outside of your pet too.

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Jasper's battle with kidney disease
Jasper and his battle with kidney disease

Jasper's battle with kidney disease

Let me start by saying this is not a sad story.  It is an educational story about what can happen to our pets as they age, and the options we have to make a difference. 

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Boarding Your Pet
Boarding Your Pet

Boarding Your Pet

Vacation time is slowly creeping up on us and when pets are involved we want to make sure that they are cared for while we are away.

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Parasite Season
Parasite Season

Parasite Season

Spring is finally here, and with the warmer temperatures and sunny days comes many parasites, both external and internal, that will pose a risk to both cats and dogs alike. 

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What You Need to Know About Heartworm
What You Need to Know About Heartworm

What You Need to Know About Heartworm

Heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitoes that carry inside them an organism called Dirofilaria immitis (the larvae of heartworm).

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