The holidays are a time for celebrating, and these celebrations usually include sharing food with our loved ones. When our furry family members look longingly at our festive meals with those big, beautiful eyes (and possibly with some drool), we naturally want to...

Most modern dogs enjoy being a special part of a home. They are trustworthy door greeters, enthusiastic playmates, and champion snugglers. With an emotional intelligence and willingness to learn that has been passed down through many generations, dogs have the amazing...

For many pets, the world beyond the backyard is just begging to be explored. These friends will sneak out at any opportunity, looking for adventure. Other cats and dogs are more cautious, but by simply following an impulse such as chasing a squirrel or stalking a...

Around the middle of the summer, stores start filling with back-to-school merchandise. We spend weeks making sure that our children are prepared with all the tools they need to return to their autumn routine, but what about our furry family members? For pets,...

Cats have a reputation for being aloof. Humans, however, are natural communicators, which can make it difficult to understand cats’ illusive ways. So, as a result, many of us do what any twenty-first century human would do when we don’t understand something: look it...

We’ve noticed that many of our furry friends who visit us this time of year seem to wear the same “doggy perfume”. Unfortunately for the pet parents, this is usually a sign that our patients have met their new neighbours: skunks.As a result of urban sprawl, an...

When Katie the miniature poodle arrived for her appointment in her dad’s arms, the front desk staff had to double-check her file. Her records indicated she was only a year old, but she was unable to walk, visibly agitated, dribbling urine, and her eyes had a vacant...

For many Canadians, summer is best spent by the lake. There’s nothing like emerging from the rootbeer-dark water, climbing onto the dock, and drying off with a warm towel. However, this moment is quickly ruined when a leech is discovered burrowed between two wrinkly...

There are two words that become more common when the warm weather arrives, much to the joy of our canine companions: “car” and “ride”.There’s nothing like taking a drive to a favourite spot on a beautiful, sunny day. Our furry family members love to be included in our...

Like alphabet magnets, cats seem to be attracted to the fridge. For them, the refrigerator is the penthouse suite. It’s often the highest point in the house and kitties love a room with a view.From their cool cat condo, they can see everything that happens in the...