Archives: Dog Care

Heartworm Prevention

April 1, 2021

April is Heartworm Awareness Month. This may not be the most pleasant topic to discuss, but it is a very important one. Heartworms are not only disgusting … they’re extremely … Read More »

Posted in Dog Care, General Health Tagged canine heartworm, heartworm care tips, heartworm in dogs, heartworm preventative, heartworm prevention, how to prevent heartworm, intestinal worms, preventing heartworm, signs of heartworm, symptoms of heartworm, vet London ON, vet South London area
If Pets Had Thumbs Day

March 1, 2021

March 3rd is If Pets Had Thumbs Day! This is one of the sillier pet holidays on the calendar. It’s probably safe to say that if our furry friends woke … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Cat Care, Dog Care Tagged if pets had thumbs, If Pets Had Thumbs Day, pet behavior, pet care tips, things pets do, things pets think, veterinary clinic London ON, veterinary clinic South London area, what is my pet thinking, what pets are thinking, what pets think
Keeping a Senior Dog Comfortable

February 15, 2021

As your dog ages, he’ll go through many of the same changes as you will. He’ll slow down, and may not be as energetic as he once was. Fido may … Read More »

Posted in Dog Care, General Health Tagged animal hospital London ON, animal hospital South London area, caring for a senior dog, dog grooming, senior dog bed, senior dog care tips, senior dog comfort, senior dog dishes, senior dog health, senior dog health tips, senior dogs, veterinary care for senior dogs
Sled Dog Day

February 1, 2021

Tomorrow, February 2nd, is National Sled Dog Day. We know, most of our canine patients probably won’t be running any sled races. However, sled dogs have helped mankind out tremendously … Read More »

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Resolutions Inspired by Fido

January 1, 2021

Happy New Year! As we move forward into 2021, many people are focused on setting their own personal goals for the coming year. Your canine pal will be your biggest … Read More »

Posted in Dog Care, General Care Tagged canine behavior, caring for your dog, dog behavior, dog diet, dog food, dog parks, dog play, dog playtime, dog resolutions, dog trails, lessons from dogs, loyalty of dogs, New Year's resolutions for dogs, veterinarian London ON, veterinarian South London area, what we learn from dogs
Cooking for Fido

November 1, 2020

Today, November 1st, is Cook For Your Pets Day. Fido would be happy to celebrate this one! Many of our canine patients basically teleport to their humans’ feet when dinner … Read More »

Posted in Dog Care, General Care Tagged canine diet, canine nutrition, cooking for your dog, DIY dog diet, DIY dog food, dog care, dog care tips, dog health, dog nutrition, feeding your dog, homemade dog diet, homemade dog food, homemade pet food, making your own dog food, raw dog food diet, vet London ON, vet South London area
Leaving Your Dog Home Alone

September 15, 2020

Does your canine pal stay home while you go to work to earn money for treats and dog toys? Fido can’t be left alone for extended periods, but he should … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Dog Care, General Care Tagged animal hospital London ON, animal hospital South London area, canine behavior, dog behavior, dog care tips, dog exercise, dog proofing, dog safety, dog sitter near me, leaving dogs at home, leaving your dog home, leaving your dog home alone, pet sitter, separation anxiety in dogs, toys for dogs, wearing out your dog
Giving Your Dog Treats

August 15, 2020

Does your canine companion enjoy treats? We have a pretty strong suspicion that the answer to that question would be a yes. Few things get Fido’s tail going like the … Read More »

Posted in Dog Care, General Care Tagged dog begging, dog treat ideas, dog treats, giving dogs treats, giving your dog treats, healthy dog snacks, healthy snacks for dogs, homemade dog treats, snacks for dogs, stop dog from begging, toxic foods for dogs, unsafe foods for dogs, veterinarians London ON, veterinarians South London area
Ticked Off? 3 Ways To Protect Your Pet From Parasites

July 15, 2020

As you’ve probably noticed, ticks have become an increasingly common issue in recent years. While these disgusting parasites used to be fairly uncommon in this area, they’re now, unfortunately, pretty … Read More »

Posted in Cat Care, Dog Care, General Health Tagged checking your pet for ticks, flea and tick preventative, general pet care, parasite control, parasite prevention, pest control, pest prevention tips, pet care, pet care tips, pet health, pet parasites, pet pest prevention, pet tick check, tick check for pets, tick preventative, vets London ON, vets South London area
ID Your Pet Day

July 1, 2020

Today, July 1st, is a pretty important holiday for us. It’s ID Your Pet Day! Making sure that your furry buddy is microchipped and wearing proper ID tags is actually … Read More »

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Recent Posts

Heartworm Prevention

Apr 01

April is Heartworm Awareness Month. This may not be the most pleasant topic to discuss, but it is a very important one. Heartworms are not only disgusting … they’re extremely … Read More »
Cuddly Kitten Day

Mar 15

There’s a pretty adorable pet holiday coming up. Cuddly Kitten Day is March 23rd. If there’s one thing that is guaranteed to brighten up any day, it’s cuddling a purring … Read More »
If Pets Had Thumbs Day

Mar 01

March 3rd is If Pets Had Thumbs Day! This is one of the sillier pet holidays on the calendar. It’s probably safe to say that if our furry friends woke … Read More »