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There’s plenty to share and learn when it comes to our pets. Our blogs are meant to both educate & entertain.

Pet Health Insurance

Dec 31, 2021 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Tips, Surgical, Wellness

As there are more and more pet owners around the country, pet health insurance is a frequently discussed topic in veterinary medicine with most people asking, is it really worth it? As most people know, before you decide to adopt a pet it is very important to consider...

Heart Murmurs Vs. Heart Arrhythmias

Nov 29, 2021 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Tips, Surgical, Wellness

Heart murmurs and heart arrhythmias are commonly confused for the same medical condition. In this article we would like to distinguish the difference between the two and discuss what they are in more detail. To start, some basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiac...

Fear Free Nail Trims at Home!

Oct 27, 2021 | Cats, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Tips, Wellness

Trimming your pets nails on a continual basis is an important part of their health care and wellness. There are a few reasons nail trims should be completed routinely. Keeping the nails as short as possible will not only increase the comfort of your pet, but it will...

Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats

Sep 28, 2021 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Nutrition, Pet Care, Pet Tips, Wellness

The kidneys are responsible for many important roles within the body, and if they begin to lose their function it can compromise the overall health and wellbeing of the affected cat. Below, we will discuss the role of the kidneys, and more information about chronic...

Grain Free Diets for Dogs – Are They Helpful or Harmful?

Aug 31, 2021 | Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Nutrition, Pet Care, Pet Tips, Wellness

Grain free diets have been very popular among pet owners within the last few years, but are they being marketed properly? Choosing what to feed your dog can be a very daunting task at hand - especially when there are so many different brands and types of dog food out...

Arthritis in Dogs

Aug 2, 2021 | Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Tips, Wellness

Arthritis is a condition involving inflammation of one or more joints. Arthritis comes from the Greek work “arthro” meaning “joint” and “itis” meaning inflammation. There are many causes of arthritis in pets. In most cases with arthritis, it is a progressive...

Feline Vaccines

Jul 2, 2021 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Pet Care, Pet Safety, Pet Tips, Vaccines, Wellness

A vaccine is a medical product that stimulates an animal’s immune system to produce antibodies (also known as immunity) to a specific disease, protecting the animal from that disease or lessening its severity if he/she were to ever be exposed to it during their...

Canine Vaccines

Jun 1, 2021 | Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Safety, Pet Tips, Surgical, Vaccines

A vaccine is a medical product that stimulates an animal's immune system to produce antibodies (also known as immunity) to a specific disease, protecting the animal from that disease or lessening it’s severity if he/she were to ever be exposed to it during their...

Canine Heartworm Infection

May 2, 2021 | Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Parasites, Pet Care, Pet Safety, Pet Tips

Heartworm infection can become a life threatening illness very quickly if not rapidly diagnosed, it is arguably one of the most important parasites to protect dogs against. According to statistics, approximately 100 000 cases of heartworm are reported annually within...

All Things Ticks and Fleas!

Apr 2, 2021 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Parasites, Pet Care, Pet Safety, Pet Tips

Ticks and fleas are a growing concern in Southern Ontario and for its residing animals. Ticks and fleas are both classified as ectoparasites, which means that they live outside of the body. They seek warmth within the fur of animals and feed on their blood....