As a responsible pet owner, food aggression is something that you need to take seriously. Food aggression is a territorial behaviour and potentially dangerous situation if the dog becomes [...]
We all want a dog that we can take along with us to places and trust that they will be well behaved. Dogs are like kids – playing and wild fun has its place and time but you have to put in the, [...]
A dog’s nose is its superpower. It is the strongest sense that they have – “smell”. There are a few reasons for this: 1. Olfactory Receptors (Smell Receptors): While humans have around 6 million [...]
November 16th is National Slobber Appreciation Day! I think this is something that every dog owner has experience with. The day was created in 2012 to help bring awareness to the Newfoundland [...]
Happy Ginger Cat Appreciation Day! In honour of these good-looking cats, we wanted to share a few fun facts that make them so special! Boys, boys, boys! 4 out of 5 orange tabby cats are males. [...]
August 8th is National Cat Day here in Canada! What a better way to celebrate than to provide the benefits of having a cat! SOCIAL SUPPORT Cats can serve as a source of social support during [...]
I’m sure we all have experienced allergies at some point so we know how irritating they can be. Did you know that our pets can experience allergies as well? Where we humans sometimes outgrow [...]
The term ‘heartworm’ just makes me squirm in my seat. Luckily the positivity rate for heartworm in dogs in Ontario is quite low in comparison to the number of dogs there are. From 2012—2017 two [...]
Have you seen a dog with a yellow ribbon attached to their collar? If you have, it’s not just for show. The yellow ribbon signifies a campaign called “The Yellow Dog Project.” The Yellow Dog [...]
February once again marks National Pet Dental Health Month. Dental health for pets may not seem important but preserving your pet’s dental health can go as far as extending their life. By 3 [...]