Travelling Internationally With Your Pets Thinking of travelling with your pet this summer? While it may be fun and exciting to share a vacation with your beloved furry family member there are many things to take into consideration. Make sure to prepare well ahead of time as there may be paperwork as [...]
Sunny days are here! That means nice days at the beach, picnics in the park and long walks to soak in the sunshine. Humans are able to protect themselves from the heat with hats, sunscreen and sunglasses as well as sweating to cool down but what about our furry companions? Our [...]
With the temperature now warming up for spring make sure you and your pets are protected against ticks and fleas! Tick populations are increasing in Canada and can have an affect on both you and your pets. Ticks can be found in tall grass or wooded areas and seek out their hosts and attach themselves once [...]
Welcoming a new puppy into your family is such an exciting time in your life and one you will not easily forget. You’ve prepared carefully for this moment, from finding the perfect bed, toys, veterinarian, down to where they can go for daycare when you’re away for work. Now you have to find [...]
With summer in full swing many of us are trying to think of ways to help keep our pets cool in the heat! Here are some tips that we have come up with to help your pets: 1) Freeze a treat in a kong. You can use mashed sweet potatoes, [...]
One of our technicians, recently attended a 2 day conference on nutrition hosted by Purina in Richmond BC. Two jam packed days of pet nutrition seminars and presentations on some of the new research that Purina has funded. There was an awesome lecture all about myths and facts to do with pet nutrition! It [...]
What to expect from a dental cleaning Your pet will receive a complete cleaning of the teeth, both above and below the gum line. This is important because tartar is actually an accumulation of bacteria and mineral that can destroy roots and cause severe infection of the gums. However, this is not a cure. [...]
Tattoos In an effort to reduce stray animals and to help return your pet to you if it is lost, the veterinarians of British Columbia have adopted a province wide Pet Tattoo Program. It has become standard practice among animal care givers in BC to check the right ear of every stray pet for [...]
Most female dogs that are kept for companionship are spayed unless they are intended to be used for breeding. Spaying is a common practice to prevent them from going into heat, avoid certain diseases in the future (breast cancer and pyometra, an infection of the uterus, false pregnancies and mastitis) and prevent accidental pregnancy. However, [...]
Most male animals (stallions, bulls, boars, rams, and tomcats) that are kept for companionship, work, or food production are neutered (castrated) unless they are intended to be used as breeding stock. This is a common practice to prevent unacceptable sexual behaviour, reduce aggressiveness, and prevent accidental or indiscriminate breeding. However, many dog owners choose not [...]
