Emergency Veterinary Clinics – Hospitals – Pet tip 198

Even though we love our pets and do our best to protect them from harm, pet emergencies can happen at anytime and being prepared can often be the difference between life and death. Road accidents, foreign object obstructions, and bloat …

Tip – 12 – Dogs on the furniture – dog sleeps with owner

Why do dogs tend to sleep on the sofa, your favourite chair or even sleep on your bed? They seem to love these places and often climb onto them repeatedly even when we repeatedly ask them to get down.

True …

Scruffing Cats and Dogs

What is a dog or cat’s scruff? The scruff is the loose skin present behind the animal’s neck. It serves many purposes for both the animal and its owner. Although not generally advised for humans due to the potential for …

Cat tricks – You can teach cats to do tricks – Pet tip 112

Many people don’t believe that it is possible, but you can train a cat and you can teach a cat to do tricks. Although teaching a cat tricks is rarely as easy as teaching a dog tricks, with a little …

Canine Leptospirosis

Summertime’s warm weather means that dogs get to spend more time playing outside. A great majority of dogs love to swim at the cottage and explore the different smells the environment has to offer. Summertime also means that local wildlife, …

Cat Dental Care

Dental care for your cat can be a good experience, especially when it is started when they are young. The best time to begin dental care is when the kitten is between three and six months old. It is important …

Aging Dogs and Cats – Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome CDS – Pet tip 126

Just like us, animals experience some classical signs of aging. When our cats and dogs reach their senior years, it is normal for them to develop a few grey hairs and spend a few more hours sleeping on the couch. …

Tip – 11 – Cats and Strangers

Cats and strangers in the house

Why do cats tend to gravitate toward those people that don’t like cats?
This is a common occurrence at house parties. A group of friends gather together at a house that has a cat. …

Frogs and Toads

Frogs and toads are unique animals that lend themselves to being good pets because of their small size, docile temperament, and minimal needs. Both frogs and toads are amphibious, meaning that they can breathe underwater (by absorbing oxygen directly through …

Cat Leukemia – Feline Leukemia

Feline Leukemia (FeLV) is similar to Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in that it is caused by a retrovirus, is transmissible between cats, and results in suppression of the immune system. The end stage of both diseases is death from secondary …