When it comes to pet food – keep it simple
My last few columns have been about how pets enrich our lives, and let us live longer, happier lives. It’s not just a one-way street though, and in most cases,…
Your pets are part of your family
I have to give another shout out to the wonderful people involved in animal rescues and those fostering and adopting at need animals. Too many animals outlive their human companions,…
The simple joy of local dog parks
It was a glorious fall day on the last Saturday of October, perfect weather for a dog park membership drive, barbecue and fundraiser. Every off-leash dog park has an association…
More summertime pet tips
My last column was about summertime and pets. Something I missed was the implementation of the new changes to the city’s responsible pet bylaw, which come into effect on July…
Keep your pets cool this summer
Keeping your cool in the summer is always difficult but we have fingers to turn up the air conditioning, and the ability to sweat. Our pets can’t reach the thermostat…
Why does my pet scratch
Why does my pet scratch? It must have allergies, right? I get this question every day, and in my experience, there is no one answer to the question. What the…