Have you ever spotted your cat just sitting there with her tongue sticking out? This is officially called blepping, and is definitely adorable to see. Of course, given how complex and unique our feline pals are, you may be wondering if this is a sign that something is wrong, or just another one of Fluffy’s many adorable (and purrplexing) quirks. A local vet discusses blepping in this article. Behind The Blep There are actually a … Read More
Having a baby is such an exciting time for so many families. For those families with fur babies, it can be exciting as well as daunting to anticipate introducing your current furry friend to your new baby. You may also be concerned as to whether you can still continue the same relationship with your pet while you are pregnant. For the most part, you can continue your same animal-human relationship with your pet while … Read More
If you have just discovered your furry family member now has diabetes, you are not alone. 1 in 500 dogs and cats develop diabetes. It occurs most often in middle aged to elderly pets. With insulin therapy, diet and exercise you can successfully manage your pet’s diabetes. What is diabetes? During digestion, food is broken down into components that are used by the body. Carbohydrates (starches) are converted into sugars. Glucose is the most important … Read More
As your pet ages, behavioural changes or signs of deterioration can often occur. Answering some simple questions can help identify any age related issues early on. This survey will help us assess issues that require immediate medical attention or monitoring at home. Senior pet screening is recommended for all patients 7 years of age and older. Feel free to print this blog as a reference for your pet’s next visit. Have you noticed any … Read More
Since your furry family member cannot verbalize what he/she is feeling, the following checklist may help determine if your pet is experiencing pain. These questions may be asked by your veterinary staff in order to establish a complete history on your pet. Feel free to print this blog as a reference for your pet’s next visit. Check all that apply Abnormal Posture: ___ Prefers lying to sitting or standing ___ Sitting or resting in abnormal … Read More
Animals have a natural instinct to seek shelter when exposed to loud noises such as fireworks or thunderstorms. During their attempt to escape, your pet may damage property, injure themselves or any person near them in an attempt to hide. For this reason we DO NOT RECOMMEND trying to hold your pet back or prevent them from hiding as this may cause injury to you. In order to deal with thunderstorm and firework anxiety it … Read More
Urine marking outside of the litter box can occur in a crouching or standing position. When done in a standing position is called spraying. Spraying can be performed by both males and females. Causes: Cats that have been neutered at the appropriate age and who have never seen another cat may still urinate inappropriately A dirty litter box may cause a cat to avoid using the litter box Do not punish your cat in … Read More
Digging before and after elimination is normal behaviour for a cat. Every cat has individual preferences to how deep a hole they create and how much litter they use to cover up their waste. They also have different preferences to the type of litter box and the location. The difficult part with a new kitten is discovering what type of litter, what location and which style of litter box they like better. Here are some … Read More
Some dogs can be very possessive about certain items such as their favorite toy or bone. They may also guard objects which appear to have no value to you (such as common household objects, trash, etc). These dogs will normally carry these items to a secure area. Any attempt to remove the item from the dog may be met with aggression. Please do not ignore this warning as the dog may even try to … Read More
Learning should be a fun experience for both you and your pet. Spend 10 minutes 2 or 3 times daily for training. Try to separate the training sessions by 4 hours for maximum effectiveness. Dogs of any age clean learn new tricks in the proper environment! Teach your dog in the following order: Start with teaching your dog to sit Then stay Then down and down-stay Lastly, heel on the leash If your … Read More
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