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Nutrition Myths – Part 2

Welcome to part 2 of our nutrition myths. With all of the foods out there and all of the trends in human diet, it’s hard to know what is true and what is false. With the help of our friends from Purina, here is a list of Nutrition Myths that you may not have […]

Nutrition Myths – Part 1

With all of the foods out there and all of the trends in human diet, it’s hard to know what is true and what is false. With the help of our friends from Purina, here is a list of nutrition myths that you may not have known about:

Anemia in Pets

Anemia is defined as a lower than normal presence of red blood cells (RBCs). It can be caused by loss of blood, destruction of RBCs, or decreased production of RBCs. RBCs are very important, they are the cells that transport oxygen from the lungs to all the tissues in the body. If the RBC numbers […]

How to Keep Your Pet Cool in the Heat!

In the Maritimes we have hot and humid summers which can lead to heat exhaustion in humans, but we often forget about our furry counterparts. They are prone to heat exhaustion as well – wearing a fur coat all day can make it hard to stay cool in the summer. Here are some tips to […]

Hip Dysplasia in Dogs

The normal hip joint in dogs is in the form of a ball and socket. The upper part of the femur (the ball) fits perfectly into the hip (the socket) with ligaments, cartilage and muscle holding them in place. Hip dysplasia is a disease that over time breaks down this joint and makes it in […]

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