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Jun 27 2024

School’s out for summer – or is it? Tips for training your pet

The summer holiday season gives pet owners some extra training time for their pet, so let’s explore how to achieve the best results for everyone. Whether it is with a trainer or on your own,…
Oct 07 2014

Halloween and the family pet

As Halloween approaches, both children and adults look forward to the familiar rituals associated with ‘trick or treat’, including dressing up and indulging a sweet tooth. However, the very things…
Jul 31 2014

Don’t Take Flea and Tick Prevention for Granted!

We are lucky in North America! The incidence of many infectious and parasitic diseases is much less than other areas of the world. However, take heed and be on the alert as new diseases emerge and old…
Mar 06 2014

Keeping your Indoor Cat Happy

Over the past number of years, cats have become the most popular pets in North America, with over 70 million pet cats in the United States alone. The lifestyle of the average pet cat has also changed,…
Mar 01 2014

Beware of Dog Breath

February is National Pet Dental Health Month. The purpose of Pet Dental Health Month is to raise the awareness that pets need dental care. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that…
Mar 01 2014

How Clean Is Your Pet’s Mouth?

Some people hold the belief that it is okay for a dog or cat to ‘clean' their wounds by licking them, or that their mouths are clean. But if you think about the places that they put their mouths,…
Mar 01 2014

Maintaining your Pet’s Health Through Wellness Examinations

To keep your companion animals healthy, you should take them to your veterinarian at least once per year for a routine examination, often called a wellness exam.…