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If you find a tick on your pet, do you run to grab a lighter or nail polish, to encourage the bloodsucker to retreat? Please don’t. These methods do not work and can harm your pet. Instead, follow our seven easy steps to remove ticks correctly from your furry pal.  ...

Stings from bees, wasps, and hornets can create a painful allergic reaction in your pet since they can be as allergic to these insects as people. Our furry friends can be too curious for their own good and wind up getting stung. What should you do if that happens?  If...

Like children, young pets thrive on stability, consistency, and a set routine. Knowing what to expect each day reduces a pet’s stress and anxiety, which are a common cause of behavioural issues. Here are three reasons why you should establish your new pet’s routine as...

Bringing home a new pet is an exciting, and occasionally overwhelming, time for the entire family, including the pet. You’ve likely picked out all their necessary supplies, with a collar for each day of the week, a bed softer than yours, and a diet healthier than any...

With springtime and social distancing, many of you might be finding yourselves tending to your gardens or trying your hand at growing plants. If your pet is out there with you, be sure they stay away from these five common garden toxins. Slug and snail baits — Are...

As the COVID-19 pandemic takes over the news, social media, and your everyday life, you naturally are worried about how to keep your pet safe. The following three facts will help you and your pet stay safe and healthy during these troubling times, so read on for more...

One of the best ways to show your pup how much you love her is through proper, lifelong socialization. Without positively exposing your puppy to new sights, sounds, people, pets, and places during the prime socialization window of 3 to 14 weeks of age, your pet may be...

Are you thinking of a spring getaway? Perhaps your furry companion won't be a travelling companion this time. Here are five tips on how to prepare for a pet sitter to ensure a safe and comfortable time. #1: Ensure your pet's ID tags and microchip info are up-to-dateIf...

As winter fades into spring, we can start looking forward to the temperatures warming up. We won't be the only ones anticipating sunnier days, though. External parasites such as fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes will be making their spring surge. Don't let these pests...

Cats are masters at disguising pain, and they may not display any signs of illness until a disease progresses. Cat owners should know that our feline friends commonly suffer from a unique dental condition called feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions, or FORLs, which...