Category: General

General pet care and hospital information

  • List of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants for Cats

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    There are many plants that can be quite toxic to cats. It is important to know which ones are safe to have around and which ones are not in order to protect your kitty. These toxicities can cause anywhere from a mild upset stomach to serious kidney failure, and in some cases can be fatal.…


  • Puppy Socialization

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      Do you have a new puppy? Congratulations! We are going to talk about the importance of puppy socialization, while they’re still young. Socialization is very important in several ways. Puppies who are properly socialized may have a better time at the vet and not be as scared or nervous as some dogs tend to…


  • A Dirty Little Secret – Coprophagia

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    There’s nothing more disgusting than seeing your furry friend eat its own or another dog’s poop. In a lot of cases, they are proud of the behaviour, and then come in for some praise, or god forbid, a big wet kiss. Owners near and far ask themselves why is my dog doing this? What’s wrong…


  • Osteoarthritis in Dogs

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    Osteoarthritis (OA) is more common in dogs than some people may realize. In fact, approximately 50% of dogs ages 5-10yrs have some form of Osteoarthritis. Other terms associated with this disease would be Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), Arthrosis, as well as Osteoarthrosis. There are a few contributing factors that can help prevent or slow down…