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Nov 08 2018

Pet Diabetes

November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month. In pets, just as in humans, diabetes occurs when the body does not make enough insulin, stops producing it, or doesn’t use insulin properly. Insulin is…
Nov 01 2018

Technology and Pets

The roles that pets play in our lives have dramatically changed over the years. Though there is debate on the history of the domestication of cats and dogs, there is no doubt that these furry…
Oct 29 2018

Canine Influenza Virus Update: The Situation in Canada and the United States

Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) continues to be a problem in both the United States and Canada. About 20 confirmed and suspected cases have been identified in the Muskoka area in Ontario over the past…
Oct 25 2018

Halloween Safety

Trick or Treat! Halloween is almost here! Costumes are being picked! Candy favorites are being voiced! Parties are being planned! Halloween is such a magical time of year for children, but what about…
Oct 18 2018

Cat Day!

Cat Day is coming up on October 29th! …
Oct 11 2018

Cannabis, CBD, and Your Pets

With the legalization of marijuana (cannabis) in several US states and Canada, accidental consumption by pets is a growing concern. Nine states in the US have legalized cannabis for personal (human)…
Oct 04 2018

October 7-13th is Walk Your Dog Week!

Pet Obesity Awareness Day falls within Walk Your Dog Week – coincidence? Probably not! Did you know that up to 59% of dogs worldwide are overweight?! With this staggering number, the importance of…