It finally feels like spring.  I am looking out my window admiring the sunshine and mild weather. I am sure many of you are ready to emerge from winter hibernation and head out with your furry friend to the conservation areas for some much needed spring fresh air. You know who else likes spring? Ticks. Ticks start to be active

As far as I am concerned there are 2 kinds of holidays: regular and crazy chocolate binge. Easter will mark the second Chocolate binge holiday of 2016 (I know Valentine’s day is the first but I really needed to talk about teeth). Many of our doggy friends share my sentiments about chocolate but the problem is that chocolate doesn’t love

February has been one of my favourite months of the year since I graduated from vet school.  No, it isn’t that I dig winter sports or just really like Valentine’s Day.  February is DENTAL MONTH!   I just like teeth…yeah I know it’s weird. I can’t help but feel really satisfied when I start with a tartar filled bad smelling mouth

There are some things that pet parents should understand before selecting a diet. There are certain terms used in the marketing of pet food that are meaningful and others that are pure marketing hype. Here are some examples: Organic / Certified organic– In order to claim that a product is organic it must contain organic ingredients and it must be

As the holiday season approaches we are all busier than normal with all manner of things: cooking, shopping and decorating to name a few. How these changes in the house affect our fuzzy buddies may not be at the front of our minds. There are some pet specific things to consider when planning your festivities. Food is a big part