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Dangers due to decreased hours of daylight The days are getting shorter! It happens all too quickly, every year…and, this means that our daily outdoor activities with our furry friends may occur during times of poor visibility. Dog walks tend to be in the darkness of the early morning, or in the dim light of dusk in the evening. Reduced light can make it much more challenging for drivers to... READ MORE

  As we head into the warmer months, we have lots of fun things to look forward to: long weekends (hopefully at the cottage!), lingering on the patio, and of course – holidays to celebrate!  For some of you, the thought of Victoria Day and Canada Day celebrations might make you cringe on behalf of your dog, because of course, these holidays come with fireworks.  Add in thunderstorm season,... READ MORE

  What Is Heartworm Disease? Heartworm is a parasitic disease found in the blood of dogs and cats.  It is transmitted by mosquitoes, known as a ‘vector’ – the mosquito bites an infected animal, carries the infected blood and injects it into the next animal it bites.  The infected blood carries many tiny baby heartworms, called ‘microfilaria’.  These tiny worms eventually make their way to the... READ MORE

The winter of 2013-14 has been particularly on hard all of us – our furry friends included! We are all chomping at the bit to get out there, enjoy some sunshine and get spring into full swing.  As we open our windows, clear our yards and immerse ourselves (finally!) in the nicer weather, here are some things to keep in mind to help keep your furry family members safe and healthy this season.... READ MORE