Stress is more common in pets than you probably think. They get bored, they can get stressed. Something changes in the house, they can get stressed. Construction starts on the end of the street, they can get stressed. Moving homes can sometimes cause stress. Stress has a powerful impact on pet health, like humans, but …
Grain Free vs. Grain-Inclusive Pet Food The pet food industry has seen rapid advancement in the last few years. Some would say we are lucky to have so much selection, but are we really? With so many options available, finding healthy, complete, and balanced options can be challenging. By now, most of us know that …
Puppy Paw Protection Winter in Toronto can be a beautiful time of year, but it’s also a challenging time when it comes to keeping your canine companion healthy and happy. One important cold-weather consideration: protecting doggies’ paws. What does the severe cold of a Toronto winter do to the paws of your furry best friends? …
Doggy dental care Our dog’s teeth need routine dental care, just like we do, to remain healthy and strong. One good habit we need to get into is brushing our dog’s teeth regularly. Pet dental care can prevent a lot of problems down the road. Why do you need to care for your dog’s teeth? Gum disease is …
Collar vs. Harness Dog owners often ask whether it is better to walk a dog using a leash and collar or a leash and a harness. This is actually not a question any veterinarian or dog expert can answer definitively because there is no one type of leash, collar or harness that works for all …
To Crate or Not to Crate: That is the Question Many veterinarians and behaviour experts recommend crating puppies and adult dogs to protect them when they are unsupervised and to protect homes from the damage unsupervised dogs can cause. While some owners worry that crating is cruel and restrictive, the truth is that with proper …
Dental Care Does your dog suffer from dental disease? If your pet is older than three, chances are good he or she might. The American Veterinary Dental College warns that periodontal disease is the most common disease in adult dogs, and most dogs have some measure of it by the time they reach three years …
Seven Pet Food Ingredients to Avoid Your pets are members of your family and you want to give them the best nutrition available. To do this, you need to know which foods are best for pets and which ones are problematic. Like humans, pets do best when they eat a varied natural diet comprised of …
Raw Food – Good or Bad? Like most things, raw diets are both good and bad. Good raw diets are excellent for most dogs and cats while poor raw diets are not safe for any pet. To understand why high-quality raw diets are superior to traditional commercial diets and how to choose a good raw …
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