How Much Daily Exercise Does My Pet Need? While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. Follow the guidelines below to create a general exercise plan, and take into account your pet's age, breed, and health for a personalized...

My Dog Is Coughing: Do They Have Canine Influenza? Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they're hacking up a lung not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they contracted your illness. While your dog certainly can become sick with a...

As our beloved pets age, they can sometimes develop behaviour problems. This is often due to the aging changes that take place in their bodies and minds. While some issues can be addressed with proper training, others may require a different approach. In this blog...

As a pet owner, you want to ensure your cat lives a long and healthy life. But what does your cat need in order to stay healthy? In this blog post, we will discuss the essential needs of cats and provide tips on how to meet them. So, read on to learn more about...

How to Prepare a Pet-Safe Thanksgiving Feast An overloaded table filled with your favourite dishes is one of Thanksgiving’s highlights. While you are drooling over a heaping plate, so is your pet. However, many popular Thanksgiving foods are dangerous for pets. Let...

Lumps and Bumps in Pets: When You Should Be Concerned November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Since approximately 1 in 4 pets will develop cancer at some stage in their life, it is essential to know how to spot potential warning signs. This month, our team...

Allergy season is here, and did you know your dog can suffer from seasonal allergies just like people? This time of year, it is common for dogs to be scratching a lot more than usual. Often, this can be attributed to some kind of allergy, but it’s always important to...

Have you noticed your dog shaking its head or scratching its ears? These could be signs of an itchy sensation in the ear canal that can be caused by many different primary and secondary disorders.Recurrent infections can cause changes in the ears, including thickening...

Whilst many dog breeds have wrinkles, none can quite compare with the impressive wrinklyness of the Shar Pei! Shar Peis are unique, with their excessive wrinkles and blue-black tongues. Their closest relative is the Chow-Chow, the other breed boasting a unique dark...

How to Evaluate Your Pet’s Body Condition Score Overweight pets are at an increased risk for developing heart disease, respiratory problems, skin issues, osteoarthritis, endocrine disease, and some cancers. Keep your furry pal in fine shape by learning how to judge...