Saying Goodbye is Never Easy I have been trying to write this post for a long time but as you can imagine it is a difficult topic. It is difficult for you to think about and difficult for me to write about. Almost every pet owner will at some point be faced with decisions regarding [...]
Colder weather brings ice and snow, both of which can cause falls and injuries. Your dog may seem confident walking during winter, however they can slip and fall just like us, causing injuries, broken limbs or even taking an owner down with them. Whether it’s black ice, hard packed snow, or ice deceptively hidden under [...]
One of the most frustrating things that my clients complain about is the pet who can not stop scratching his ear. They will scratch all night keeping everyone awake. No one is comfortable and most definitely the pet. The most likely reason for this is an ear infection. This occurs when the yeast and bacteria [...]
As the weather becomes colder here in Southern Ontario I am seeing fewer itchy dogs, however there are those who do not find relief from this annual freeze. The itchy dog is one of the most frustrating types of patients in my profession. The dog is uncomfortable and finds it hard to find relief [...]
Do we really need to be reminded that dogs shouldn’t be left in cars in the summer? I wish we didn’t but unfortunately there are still deaths and hospitalizations occurring from this very thing. In this article I will discuss this as well as some other summer hazards and what we can do to prevent [...]
Atopy or more specifically Atopic Dermatitis is defined as the genetic predisposition toward the development of allergies manifested as symptoms in the skin. The cause of these allergies is often the same things that results in allergic rhinitis symptoms in humans and includes things such as: Dust mites Molds Pollens from grasses, trees and other plants. Insect bites such as fleas. These [...]