As the holidays near and our homes fill with hope and excitement, it is important to remember that many potential hazards face our furry friends. Some of the hazards are more dangerous than others...
February is pet dental health month. This is a perfect time to review or initiate a dental hygiene plan for Fluffy. Pets have teeth too and it is unwise to take those pearly whites for granted - or...
Small mammals and rodents have teeth too!!
Ferrets can develop dental disease as cats and dogs. Tartar build-up can occur with them as well. The same principles apply to ferrets as well. A...
The return of spring heralds a time of renewal and rebirth. As baby animals come forth into the world, visions of pet ownership dance in many people's heads. The benefits of owning a pet are...
You've gone through the entire process of deciding about a new pet. Hopefully, you've done your research about different breeds (even if you are not getting a purebred - remember, mixed breeds still...
The return of spring brings with it new buds on the trees and unfortunately "bugs". Some of these are not simply pesky but may harmful to our pets and the people who care for them as well....
Rabies was diagnosed in February 2003 in a domestic cat in the HRM. This is the first case of rabies in a domestic pet in Nova Scotia. Rabies is a virus that affects all warm-blooded animals (...
With the weather warming up (intermittently) many vacations are being planned. If you are scheduling a get-away, there are many considerations before packing up Fido for the trip. Is your pet...
Internal parasites are those that infect the "inside" of pets. Unlike external parasites, we don't see these parasites, but they can have devastating effects on pet and human health.
Now back to our discussion on pet ownership - it is time to take your new addition home. Hopefully, you have picked up all the necessary items and have them ready at home. That way you can take Max...