General Health
French Bulldog 411 – Is This Breed Right for You?
French Bulldogs, also called Frenchies, are one of the hottest and most in-demand breeds in the world. This is a big change from where the breed stood even ten years earlier. In fact, in 2003 the...
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Is Your Dog Just Getting Old Or Could Something Be Wrong?
5 Signs To Watch For Your dog used to run, jump and almost shiver with delight when you came in the door, but lately you’re lucky to get a raised ear and a tail thump. Is it just old age...
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Could Your Dog Be Anxious? Here are Five Ways to Recognize and Help Your Dog Naturally
When I was in veterinary school I was lucky enough to spend a week with a veterinarian who specialized in behavioural issues in pets. Psychology has always fascinated me; I crave understanding why we...
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Are Homeopathic Remedies For Dogs Worth It?
You’ve seen them before. The small amber vials of liquids and pellets lining the walls of many health food stores are enticing and mysterious, aren't they? When you first begin to explore...
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Surprising Uses For Oils You’ll Want to Start Using Today – Part II
In our last post we talked about the science of Essential Oils and why you may want to add them to your pet’s holistic health routine. Today we’re going a little deeper to explore the Do’s and...
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Surprising Uses For Essential Oils You’ll Want to Start Using Today – Part I
Do you need an extra tool to help with a frustrating health concern for your pet? Essential oils may just be what you're looking for! Essential oils can be a valuable addition to your natural pet...
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Waste of Money or Worth it? The Perils of Pet Insurance
Pet insurance. Should you or shouldn’t you? You’ve been thinking about it for a while, but just haven’t felt confident enough to take the plunge. On the one hand, it provides a financial...
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How to Clean Doggy Drool and Nose Art Off Your Windows
Ah, nose art. Or as we call them in our family: Snot Dots If you have pets then you are most definitely familiar with the streaks and smears of slobber your pet’s noses can leave behind on your...
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Celebrating July 4th: Do’s and Don’ts for Pet Owners
The July long weekend has finally arrived! Whether you are planning an outdoor barbecue, a causal picnic or a full-blown par-tay be sure to take a moment to consider how your festivities will affect...
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Pets & Fireworks
Ah, summer time. It’s a magical time of year that is filled with sun, fun and, of course, long weekends! Whether you’re commemorating the birth of the nation or a famous person in history,...
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Dogs
It’s hard to imagine a way to celebrate a chocolate-centric holiday with your dog but believe it or not it is possible! Sure, your dog can’t eat chocolate but that doesn’t mean he needs to be...
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Top 8 Harmful Foods for Pets
Most pet parents know that giving their dog or cat chocolate is a major no-no. Chocolate contains the alkaloid theobromine, which is highly toxic to our four-legged friends. But chocolate and...
