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…
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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…
As the summer approaches many of you may be taking summer holidays. For some, this could include a vacation that includes your furry family. Vacationing could be going to the…
What is a flea? Fleas are blood-sucking ectoparasites. There are 2,200 flea species known in the world today. Only a few of these commonly infest dogs and cats. Fleas are…
Protecting your pets from Heartworm disease in Ontario Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms that live in the heart, and blood vessels that supply…
Overview Lyme disease is caused by a corkscrew-shaped microscopic organism, called Borrelia burgdorferi. This bacterium lives in the gut of the black-legged tick, previously referred to as the deer tick…
First Aid for Dogs Emergencies come in all forms; automobile accidents, bite wounds, burns, heatstroke, poisoning, seizures, and more. For a general overview of what constitutes an emergency, and how…
WATER SAFETY Not all dogs can swim and some may require positive reinforcement training to get used to the water. Do not throw your dog from a dock or boat,…
HEAT STROKE CAN KILL! NEVER leave a pet alone in a vehicle, even in the shade. Pets left in cars, or other unventilated areas, or even tied up in the…
