For pet owners with large breed dogs, senior dogs, or heavily active dogs, joint problems are often a genuine concern. Many dogs may be born with certain genetic predispositions to hip dysplasia, arthritis, and a variety of bone-and-joint related issues. So, how can pet owners help their pets cope with these conditions on a natural, non-pharmaceutical level?…
Crates are an invaluable training tool for dogs – especially for puppies. During times when a puppy cannot be properly supervised, a crate is an excellent way to avoid the development of bad habits. Crates also create a positive ‘safe’ place for your dog. During times of stress, many dogs will retreat to their crate…
Thank you to Tamara from Wondermoms.ca for recently featuring one of our articles on dogs and separation anxiety. For any pet owner living with a dog who may suffer from separation (or isolation) anxiety, check out our article featured on Wondermoms.ca. Separation anxiety is a common problem for dogs – with many possible solutions. Which…
The thought of a dog choking on a bone, toy or any foreign object is a concern for many pet owners. How do you determine which products pose less of a choking risk than others? The answer is simple – you have to make sensible decisions knowing your dog, and his chewing habits. Know…
For many pets suffering from potential unknown allergies, Autumn is the perfect time of year to get this figured out. Why? Allergies and sensitivities are most commonly found in either your pets’ diet or environment. Seasonal allergies are, just like the term implies, seasonal. The time of year where seasonal allergies are at their worst…
What exactly is a hot spot? In simple terms, a hot spot is a localized skin lesion caused by many things: licking, scratching and biting of the skin, swimming, stress and anxiety, allergies - the list goes on. These areas of inflamed skin may vary greatly in terms of their size, shape and severity – it all depends…
Kiwi approved. Looking for a healthy treat to help your pooch stay cool? Do you have 60 seconds? That’s all the time you need to make.. Peanut Butter & Banana Ice Cubes! – combine peanut butter, one banana, and water into blender. Adjust ratios depending on how peanut-y you want your cubes to be. -…
Judy, a long-time client of mine visited me this morning with her dog – Dash, a 3 year old Jack Russell Terrier. From the moment Judy walked in my store, Dash was completely out of control; pulling on the leash like he’s running the Iditarod, showing aggressive behaviour to myself and to other clients browsing…
Think back to winter… It’s cold, miserable and you spend most of your time indoors – so does your dog. Just like humans, dogs tend to put on the dreaded winter weight. There are many ways to help your pudgy pooch shave off those unneeded pounds in no time – here are two of the…
Temperatures are getting warmer, the snow has (finally) melted, and the days are lasting longer – in the pet industry, we call this puppy season. But wait. There are so many breeds to choose from – how can you ensure you’re selecting the right breed for your family? Here are 2 simple steps to help…
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