In an earlier post, we talked about mast cell tumors. What are they, what causes them and how you can diagnose and treat them. But there are plenty of other cancers that affect dogs of all ages, breeds … and sizes. …

Since 1982, the World Health Organization has recommended vaccination (rather than removal) of free-roaming dogs to control rabies. Since launching in 2007, World Rabies Day has helped educate more than 200 million people about the virus, and has vaccinated millions of dogs in 150 countries around the globe. You can…

It seems with every passing year, there is an increasing number of pets diagnosed with allergies or allergy-related skin conditions. And now there’s a new (less than 10 years old) drug on the market that claims to relieve all those itchy symptoms. It’s called Apoquel ( oclacitinib maleate). Now, before…

It happens (or doesn’t happen) … constipation. When your dog is constipated, he can’t properly empty his bowels. It’s a common issue that your dog will likely experience at least once in his lifetime. …

Is your dog hacking and coughing? Does it sound like he’s choking on a hairball? He might have kennel cough. In some rare cases, it can develop into pneumonia, but fortunately, most cases of kennel cough resolve without treatment (just like when you get a common cold). Read on for…

You love your pets. We do too. We talk to pets like they’re human, we love them like they’re human, and sometimes we want to feed them like they’re human. But here’s the deal … they’re not human. Pets have very different digestive systems than humans. What may be a…

Did you know … Approximately 500,000 pets suffer from smoke inhalation every year. And as many as 40,000 pets die in house fires. That’s not OK. Many of these tragedies could have been prevented. So, to recognize National Pet Fire Safety Day, let’s talk about how you can: Prevent fires…

No matter where you are in the world, heat waves usually roll in at one time or another. For those of us in Western Canada, that time is now. It’s hot. Super hot. Our daytime highs have been between 40°C and 47°C. We’re breaking records. …

Although we do our best as pet parents to keep our little furballs safe, inevitably, they’ll still find ways to get a booboo in one way or another. C’est la vie! …