It’s a little-known fact that in the veterinary community, October is “Veterinary Technician Month”, during which we recognize the individuals in this often overlooked position. Another best-kept secret is what exactly these healthcare professionals actually do!This...

One of the most common questions a veterinary clinic receives is, “Should I bring him in?” Our furry family members can’t tell us what hurts or how they feel, so it can be difficult for a concerned pet parent to know the answer to that question. Here are some common...

Most people are well-educated about the dangers of smoking. We also know that second and third-hand smoke can affect those around us, which is one of the reasons that Ontario banned smoking in cars with children.Our furry family members, however, do not understand the...

Pet parents know that their homes wouldn’t be the same without their furry family members. Our pets are such a big part of our lives, but in the hustle and bustle of everyday, we often forget that for them, we are their whole lives. We diligently meet our pets’...

At the first sign of summer, we excitedly book campsites, plan day trips, and schedule weekends away to enjoy every drop of sunshine. Summer schedules fill up fast and we include our pets in our plans whenever possible, but sometimes they could benefit from a little...

Between school, extracurriculars, appointments, and playdates, parents have a lot to juggle. However, for many households, the definition of being a mother or father often is not limited to nurturing children, but also includes their dear pets. This month, we at...

Winter in Southern Ontario is always unpredictable, but as spring approaches, we’ll be glad to retire from this particularly wacky winter! While most of us grumbled through November to April, some devious members of our community flourished in the up-and-down weather:...

It’s not easy to recognize when a cat is in pain. These amazing creatures have developed a strong survival instinct to purposefully hide their discomfort and as a result, we can’t trust them to tell us when something’s wrong. This means that by the time “Smokey” lets...

Whether eating poop, getting in the trash, or drinking from the toilet, our pets seem to love getting into nasty things! As pet parents, we know from experience that our furry family members don’t mind getting a little stinky.Perhaps this is why we seem to accept foul...

Every New Year comes with new goals. Most of us can relate to setting a resolution to lose a few pounds in the year to come, but weight loss can be one of the most challenging goals to maintain.For overweight pets, this is especially true, as the difference between...