WHAT IS REHABILIATION? Rehabilitation is how we refer to physiotherapy for pets. The term physiotherapy is not used when referring to pets, as physiotherapy is a “protected” human term, thus…
As the Easter Holiday approaches, it is always a good time to review possible hazards that may be around for your pet. Please remember that pets are very curious & like…
Tick Risk Assessment Have you ever found a tick on your dog? Yes/No Have you heard about Lyme Disease? Yes/No Do you plan on going to a…
Ticks will start to emerge as soon as temperatures reach 4 degrees Celsius. This means that as early as March ticks will start coming out of their dormant state to…
1. If your pet has not had their pre-anesthetic blood work done yet, this will be the first thing that is performed. Pre-anesthetic blood work is used to assess your…
What is periodontal (dental) disease? Periodontal disease is a term used to describe inflammation or infection of the tissues surrounding the tooth. Accumulation of tartar and calculus on the teeth…
Top 10 Most Popular Dog Names (As found by Trupanion Insurance) 1. Bella 2. Charlie 3. Max 4. Lucy 5. Molly 6. Bailey 7. Daisy 8. Lola 9. Buddy 10. …
It is always a good idea to have a pet appropriate first aid kit at home. Yes, veterinary care is often required in the event of an emergency or injury, but having some…
Preparing for a new addition to your family can be a very exciting and somewhat stressful time. Between all the baby’s Dr. visit, researching and preparing your home it can be…
The ideal way to treat fireworks and thunderstorm phobias is to train your dog using behavior modification techniques such as systematic desensitization and counter-conditioning. This should be started at a…