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Litter box training, providing activity, and how to avoid kitty scratching the new leather couch.   With any new kitten, there is a period of time when you need to learn how your pet reacts to their environment, and when they need to learn how to live with you....

House training, training to commands, and how to avoid puppy chewing up your new leather shoes.   With any new puppy there is a period of time when you need to learn how your dog reacts to the environment and when she needs to learn how to live with you. Behavioural...

When the weather outside is frightful, it’s your job as a pet parent to keep your pup warm and safe. After all, your Pomeranian can’t quite put on a scarf for his morning walk, just as your Labrador can’t get a ride share home from the frigid dog park.   As the...

One of the more common complaints vets hear from cat parents is that their cat has a sensitive stomach and vomits — maybe once a week, maybe twice a week, but always on the carpet (or somewhere else that's hard to wash). Even though chronic and intermittent vomiting...

There are two major behaviours that you’ll see after bringing a kitten home: sleeping and playing. During these first few weeks, it’s important to ensure that your cat becomes well-adjusted through attention, love and appropriate correction of her behaviour. Here are...

How would you feel if you never brushed your teeth? Constantly having lots of plaque and an unpleasant taste in your mouth would probably be more than you could tolerate. Your wallet probably wouldn't feel so good either after having to pay a hefty dentist bill to get...

If there’s one thing I know about dogs, it’s that they are equal-opportunity eaters. Whether it’s dinner or dish towels, rocks or rawhides, there’s likely a dog out there who will down it. We’ve all seen the X-rays: Dogs have swallowed rubber ducks, underwear, knives,...

Where does all the energy come from?!? They sure are cute, but how do you dial down a hyper kitten? Try these Zen-inspired tips to calm your kitty! An overly hyper kitten can be a lot to deal with, especially since the average kitten is already a ball of furry energy...

According to most veterinarians, a dog falls into the “senior” category around age seven. The size of a dog, however, affects this categorisation. Smaller dogs mature slower and become seniors later in life than larger dogs. Animal shelters are filled with healthy and...

Sudden or Long-Term Limping in a Dog   Just like humans, dogs sometimes break bones, sprain muscles, slip discs, or tear ligaments, all of which can lead to the sudden onset of limping or movement difficulties. Limping is caused by a variety of problems, such as...