Animals can get heartworm disease if bitten by an infected mosquito, there is no other way to get heartworms. They spend their adult life in the right side of the…
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Now that summer has arrived everyone is ready to get outside, including our pets! It can be easy to forget the dangers when taking our pets outside, but wildlife is everywhere….
Adopting a new pet comes with a lot of change, for both the pet and pet parent. Here are some thing to consider to help make the transition easier! Questions…
1. Walk or exercise your dog early in the day. Temperatures are cooler in the morning, so try to get outside with your dog before the hot sun makes exercise…
Here are some of the best dog friendly hikes on the North Shore! Mystery Lake – 1.25 hours, Easy, 3km, season: July-October Whyte Lake – 2 hours, Easy, 5km, season:…
Do you know what to do in case of a pet emergency? Here are some common first aid tips, disaster tips and symptoms to look out for! Pet First Aid…
By Wendy C. Brooks, DVM, DipABVP Educational Director, VeterinaryPartner.com The kidneys are made of thousands of tiny filtration units called nephrons. Once a nephron is destroyed by a disease, it…
Noise phobias are real problems for some dogs, and even some cats. After all, dogs can hear a wider range of frequencies than humans can, and cats hear a higher…
Does My Pet Have Kidney Stones or Bladder Stones? Unlike people, where kidney stones are unfortunately fairly common and most often very painful, dogs and cats are relatively unlikely to…
Does your pet start scratching at this time of year? Lick and chew their feet non-stop? Or develop skin infections, bottom itching or ear problems? The start of Summer/Autumn also…
