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How to Crate Train

Crate training can be a very useful tool in creating a safe and comfortable place for your puppy. It can help with house-breaking, destructive behaviour and vocalization. When shopping for a crate choose the appropriate size based on the breed. It should be large enough for your dog to stand up, turn around and lay […]

Helpful Tips: Cat Ruining Your Furniture?

We often have owners call us upset that their cat is clawing at their furniture and ask us for tips on how to deter this behaviour. A good scratching post or cat tree is a great alternative for climbing and pulling on. Make sure the post is covered with a thick carpet or other material […]

Treating the Blocked Cat

“Samspon” is a 6 year old male neutered domestic medium-haired cat weighing 15.3lb. He is not currently up to date on his vaccines and has not been examined by a veterinarian since 2012. He is a indoor cat only and is currently being fed an inexpensive popular grocery store brand dry food. Sampson arrived at […]

Dog Park Safety

Finally! We are seeing warmer weather, and with that comes more walking, swimming and general rambunctiousness. A lot of people like to spend time with their dogs at dog parks, which is great exercise but can pose some risks as well. Always make sure your pet is properly trained and socialized. You cannot control the […]

Itching to Know More About Fleas?

What are fleas? Fleas are tiny ectoparasites, belonging to the insect family- they like to live on the skin of their hosts, and people tend to notice the ‘Flea Dirt’ (feces) left behind which indicates an infestation. The most common flea that we deal with in North America is Ctenocephalides felis, otherwise known as the […]

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