Get involved in your animal’s healthcare
Caring for your beloved dog throughout his life is a team effort. The key members of his healthcare team are your veterinarian, ancillary caregivers...
Protecting your dog’s teeth
Dental care is crucial for your dog's health but a decade ago, canine dental options were limited. Today, you can choose from a variety...
A guide to safer vaccinations
Not so long ago, dogs received routine vaccinations every year, usually at their annual check-up, but things have changed dramatically in the last decade. Challenge studies...
Looking at titres in dogs
Testing titres for a particular infectious agent measures the presence and level of antibodies in a dog’s blood. These antibodies reflect the combination of any...
The relationship between dog genes & diet
Wholesome high-quality food can help keep your dog healthy by enhancing his immune system and reducing the risk of disease. But did you know there’s also a connection...
11 steps to graceful canine aging
Is Rover slowing down? Is his hearing not as sharp as it used to be? Maybe he’s eating less, struggling with the stairs, or having a...
Disc Dog
The bright red disc whizzes across the field. In hot pursuit, the black and white border collie finally makes his move, leaping up and...
How to protect your dog from Lyme disease
Lyme disease gets its name from a small town in Connecticut where it was first recognized in 1989, although studies have indicated that it...
8 tips for dog dental hygiene
Periodontal disease is any inflammation or infection of the teeth, gums, or related structures. It’s caused by a number of bacteria and their toxins....
H1N1 And Your Dog
It’s flu season, and most people are doing what they can to avoid catching this year’s viruses. As most of us remember, swine flu...
Antifreeze poisoning in dogs
Until 1996, almost no data existed on the incidence of ethylene glycol (antifreeze) poisoning. In that year, the American Society for the Prevention of...
Holiday tips for your dog
The holiday season has arrived! It’s exciting, it’s busy and for most of us, including our animal companions, it can be a little stressful....
Urinary incontinence in dogs
A common problem in older dogs is a condition called urinary incontinence, in which the animal cannot totally control his ability to urinate.
Typically, urinary...
Eye diseases in dogs
Often, people are surprised by the number of different eye diseases that can affect dogs.
From cataracts and glaucoma, to structural abnormalities that interfere with...
Alternative cancer treatments for dogs
Despite all the technology used in the “war against cancer,” the disease is still feared. It seems completely unpredictable and appears to strike out...
Natural dental care for dogs
Libby the miniature schnauzer loves to ride in cars. She often sits on the console between the front seats, where she can see everything....
Healthy ears for a healthy dog
Did you know your dog’s ears can influence her health? It’s true.
Breeds with upright ears are less prone to dirt accumulation and infection than...
5 tips for the best dog diet
Feeding your animal companions a healthy diet is a crucial component of their overall well-being.
Most commercial pet foods contain poor quality ingredients and additives...
Supplements for your dog
Whether you feed your animal a raw or home-cooked diet, or a premium canned or dry food, the bottom line is that each animal...
Preventing plant poisoning in dogs
At holiday time, we often hear warnings to keep our animals and toddlers away from poinsettias. If eaten, we’re told, the lovely looking leaves...
The myths about dogs and diabetes
Diabetes develops when the pancreas no longer produces adequate amounts of insulin. Without sufficient amounts of insulin, blood sugar cannot be released from the...
Fighting fleas naturally
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy…at least until flea season starts.
These tiny blood-sucking parasites can make your companion’s life miserable, especially if he’s...
Understanding liver disease in dogs
Liver disease is the catch-all term applied to any medical disorder affecting the liver and usually causing elevated blood levels of liver enzymes.
It...
First aid & CPR for your dog
Have you taken a pet first aid and CPR course?
Statistics show that preventable accidents are the leading cause of death among companion animals. According...
Understanding osteoarthritis in dogs
When Lynnette’s eight-year-old German shepherd started limping on one front leg, she took him to the vet and found out he had osteoarthritis. She...
Conventional and complementary cancer treatments for dogs
Talk to any animal lover, and chances are you’ll find that most have at one time or another had to cope with cancer in...
10 homeopathic remedies for dogs
Based on the principle that “like cures like”, homeopathic remedies are effective healing methods that go deep to the root of a problem.
Here are...
How to choose a veterinarian for your dog
A veterinarian observed that his own fifteen-year-old cat had a slightly decreased appetite and a tiny bit of weight loss. When blood tests, X-rays,...
Dog safety tips for hot weather
“If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your pet.” This is something to always keep in mind during the hot, hazy...
Are vaccinations safe for your dog?
While it’s necessary to protect dogs and cats from infectious diseases, mainstream veterinary medicine has perhaps gone too far the other way when it...
