Most wild animals are not pets
The internet is full of videos of wild animals being kept as pets. I recently hit a stretch of algorithm-driven raccoon videos after I clicked on two cute reels of…
Prepare for the holidays with your pets in mind
The holidays are a great time for people to meet up, have fun, and relax at home. For many pets, this becomes a wonderful season to spend more time with…
Take precautions when handling raw pet food — and don’t be alarmed
I don’t know why this keeps happening, but recently Health Canada released a public health notice and included a picture of a dog eating raw dog food. If you read…
When it comes to training, the earlier the better
We all know of an annoying dog that barks at everything, strains at its leash to get at other dogs — or worse, kids — and which is simply not…
Studies suggest delaying spay/neuter procedures
Some interesting new reports are surfacing regarding the long-term health of our pets. So, I thought it was time to share some of these again and some for the first…
The many benefits of walking your dogs
Walking is a major part of pet ownership. It can sometimes be a bother, but for those who can make the time, the benefits are amazing. Some dogs don’t require…
Feed better, live better
We seem to have three budgets for our pet, but I think it should only be two.
Consider caring for a lovable bundle of fur
Spring was kitten season. It’s weird, I know, that there is a season for kittens, but we tend to see a large bump in litters starting in late spring and…
Taking care of ‘doggy breath’
Doggy breath is a phrase that’s not usually used as a compliment. But your dog doesn’t have to have foul breath, and if they do, there are lots of ways…
Meaty bones great for canine dental health
Knick knack, paddywhack, give your dog a bone. Yes, advice from the distant past, but it makes more sense today than ever. One of the biggest expenses we can have…