Dr.Ernie Ward is in the Doghouse
How Cold Does it Get in the Doghouse? Dr. Ernie Ward puts himself to the test once again! You may remember when Dr. Ernie Ward locked himself in a car to give us insight into the feelings and physical repercussions of leaving a dog in a hot car on a summer’s day? Well Dr. Ernie Ward is at it again! This time Dr. Ernie Ward crawls into the doghouse on a cold winter night, giving us a first hand look how the cold winter...
Walking a Reactive Dog
What does it mean when a dog is fear reactive, does it say that the dog is a mean dog, is it a reflection of the dog owner? My dogs have always been the happy go lucky kind of dogs. They all enjoyed walks, going to parks, meeting other dogs and people. But then all that changed. I was faced with a dog that wanted nothing to do with other dogs, and definitely not an off leash dog! The same went for people he didn’t know. He was...
Dog Days of Summer Safety – Pesticides
This is the sixth in a series of posts highlighting: Summer Safety Tips for Pets Tip #6 Pesticides What a great pleasure it is for your dog to lay on the grass, catch some rays, have a good roll around and sniff all the pretty flowers. But before putting your paws on that grass, or taking a good sniff of those flowers, make sure they haven’t been treated with fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or insecticides that are toxic to...
Dog Days of Summer Safety – Hydration
This is the fifth in a series of posts highlighting: Summer Safety Tips for Pets Tip #5 Hydration Taking it slow and easy. We have another week of hot temps and high humidity ahead of us so be sure to keep those water dishes filled with fresh cool water and lap it up! It’s so important to keep a special eye on our pets during these hot, humid summer days and part of staying safe is making sure our pets stay hydrated. Be sure to have...
Dog Days of Summer Safety – Stay Cool – Stay Hydrated
This is the fourth in a series of posts highlighting: Summer Safety Tips for Pets Tip #4 Stay Cool – Stay Hydrated The temperature is soaring and the humidity is high 🌡 We are in the midst of a heat wave🔥 My fellow furfriends, please limit your outdoor exercise and consider indoor activities on hot days like today! Stay cool and safe inside with air conditioning or fans and don’t forget to drink plenty of fresh...
Dog Days of Summer Safety – Hot Sidewalks
This is the third in a series of six weekly posts highlighting: Summer Safety Tips for Pets Tip #3 Avoiding Hot Sidewalks and Pavement Good morning! I’m off for my early morning dog walk while it’s still cool and before the sidewalks and pavement get too hot for my paws. Did you know that hot sidewalks and pavement that can cause a dogs paw pads to burn? It’s true! Before venturing out on your dog walk, have your human press their...
Dog Days of Summer Safety – Water Safety
This is the second in a series of six weekly posts highlighting: Summer Safety Tips for Pets Tip #2 Dog Water Safety! Planning on going to the beach, cottage or boating with your pet this summer? Not all dogs are natural swimmers! It’s true! Some of us have been known to sink like a stone! Even dogs that can swim may not be strong swimmers, they can get caught up in the current and tire easily. Dogs can get excited on a boat, jump off...
What’s Your Pet’s Body Condition Score?
The roles were reversed on my recent visit to Royal Canin Canada. I’ve joined Royal Canin over the past few years at veterinarian conferences and events where professionals discuss weight management in pets. I bring Edie to these events to show off the results of a dog that was once overweight. On this occasion I was asked to speak to a group of veterinarians about what its like as a pet owner to have/had, an obese dog, and...
Dog Days of Summer Safety
Dog Days of Summer Safety Today is officially the first day of summer! Woohoo! While you’re enjoying the hot,hazy, lazy, sunny days of summer, lets not forget the importance of protecting our pets and pet safety! This is the first in a series of six weekly posts highlighting Summer Safety Tips for Pets Tip #1 No Hot Dogs in Cars! The only place a “hot dog” belongs is on a plate at a BBQ or picnic! Never, ever, leave your dog...
Annual Heartworm Testing and Veterinary Check Up’s
Well, it’s that time of the year again. Time to toss my dog coat in the back of the closet and hide those socks and dog boots my human insists I wear to protect my paws from the ice, snow and salt during our winter walks. You know what else happens this time of year? Annual Heartworm Test and Veterinary Check Up Heartworm testing is just one of my regular veterinarian visits throughout the year. Each vet visit is an opportunity for me...
Keeping Your Pets Safe from Fleas and Ticks – #NoBiteIsRight
This post is sponsored by No Bite is RIght and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer NetworkTM. I am being compensated to help create awareness about Summer Safety and Protecting Pets against fleas and ticks but we only share information we feel is relevant to our readers. The blogger is responsible for the contents and not the sponsors mentioned above. Did you know Canada has 5 seasons? Well, if you’re a pet owner you do. Yes,...
National Nutrition Month for Pets
Its National Nutrition Month and what a great opportunity to discuss pets, nutrition and healthy weight. Earlier this month I joined Royal Canin Canada at the Ontario Veterinary Technician conference in Toronto where the topic of discussion was pet nutrition; knowing the signs of obesity in pets; obtaining and maintaining healthy weight in pets. As a pet owner attending the conference, it gave me the opportunity to tackle the subject...
Indoor Cats Need Vet Check-ups Too
Indoor Cats Need Vet Checkup’s Too “But my cat is an indoor cat” I’m sure this makes any vet cringe when they hear this excuse from a cat owner as to why their cat doesn’t need annual checkups or regular vaccinations. I will be the first to admit that I myself had thought the same at one time. Why would an indoor cat who never goes outside need to visit the vet on a regular basis, or for that matter, need...
Urinary Tract Disease in Cats – #Cattitude
I’ve always had cats. I admire their independence – until they decide they want attention, which is usually soon after you’ve put your good clothes on and they insist on cuddling. Cats can be finicky with their food – except at 5:00am when they decide their bowl needs a top up. Cats are great helpers – especially when making the bed and they dive bomb the sheets to help tuck them in. There’s...
A Cats Journey to Healthiness – This Cat Can Do!
Earlier this year I was at the CP24 Animal House Calls studios with Pet Obesity Specialist Dr. Alex German and Royal Canin Canada where the discussion was pet obesity, the adverse side effects and what the long term benefits of a pet losing weight are. While waiting back stage I had the opportunity to meet Candyce the cat. Candyce had been at the Toronto Humane Society and was already somewhat overweight when she was adopted out....
The Scales Don’t Lie – Weight Loss Management in Pets
The Scales Don’t Lie Weight Loss Management in Pets I had the privileged of attending a Weight Management Symposium with Royal Canin Canada and meeting Dr. Alex German and Dr. Ernie Ward, both experts in the field of pet obesity. Some may consider pet nutrition, pet weight loss and pet weight management a boring topic but I find it fascinating. Why? Until 2 years ago pet nutrition, weight loss and weight management, was a topic...
Senior Pets – Toilet Misses – Outsmarting a Cat
It seems like only yesterday we adopted Lily as a wee kitten, but in fact its been 13 years! Lily was very petite when we got her and not much has changed over the years, she’s still tiny, no more than 7 pounds. Lily has always been a healthy cat, able to run quickly after her favourite toy, a ball of tin foil, and leap high and effortlessly onto window sills to chatter at the birds, and of course the bathroom sink – her...
Itchy Pet – See Your Vet
Finally! The snow has melted and we can put away those heavy coats, sweaters and boots, no more ploughing through belly high snow to find a potty spot. Spring is here and that calls for longer walks, going to the park, laying in the sun and rolling in the grass! Unfortunately this time of year brings more than birds, bees, flowers and long days lounging on our garden chairs. For some it’s a time for licking, scratching and...
Ontario SPCA Animals’ Voice Pawdcast – Pet Nutrition FAQ’s
Great topic on this episode of Animals’ Voice Pawdcast Pet Nutrition FAQs This week on Animals’ Voice Pawdast, the Ontario SPCA is joined by Dr. Pelletier, DVM, and Dr. Ritzie, DVM, from Royal Canin Canada, as they discuss pet nutrition topics such as: why senior pets require a different diet, how to deal with picky eaters, understanding the food we are purchasing, making sure that food is safe for our pets, and questions...
OAVT Conference 2015
I love going on adventures and meeting new friends, so when I was given the opportunity to attend the OAVT conference in Niagara Falls with Royal Canin Canada this month I jumped at the chance. The Falls may have been frozen over but there was no lack of warmth and cuddles from the technicians! These great group of humans were there to learn about new veterinary products and to attend seminars full of information to assist them in...
Lumps, Bumps and Cysts in Dogs – When the Vet says “Oh”
Lumps, Bumps and Cysts in Dogs A few days before Edie’s annual check up I noticed a cyst-like bump on her face. There it was, hidden under her face fold, just above her nose. As much as I keep an eye on her face folds and wipe them on a daily basis, they occasionally get sore and I need to treat with cream, but this time it was different. It was not the usual sore skin, but a red bump. She did not seem bothered by it, it did not...
#DentalPetFacts Twitter Party!
There’s going to be a party and you’re invited! There’s going to be talking, woofing and meowing about #DentalPetFacts and preventing dental disease. Join my #finefoodfriends Host: @RoyalCaninCa Date: Thursday, February 26, 2015 Time: 8:00pm-9:00pm ET Hashtag: #DentalPetFacts Don’t forget to RSVP: Form Prizes: $100 gift card, two $50 gift cards and eight $25 gift cards. (Canadian) Promotional merchandise...
Ontario SPCA Pawdcast – Partnership with Royal Canin Canada
What a partnership indeed! I’m always happy to share for my friends at the Ontario SPCA, and as Ambassador to Royal Canin Canada, I was proud to see the two of them in this new and exciting partnership, and ecstatic to learn Royal Canin Canada’s, minimum committed donation to the Ontario SPCA for 2015, is 85,000 lbs of dog and cat food! In this episode of the Animals’ Voice Pawdcast, the Ontario SPCA speaks with: Sabine...
Dental Pet Facts
Is your pet suffering in silence? Our cat Lily has always been a healthy cat, but then we started to notice her mouth seemed to be tender when eating, and her breath – well lets just say it was no bouquet of roses. Concerned about Lily finding it difficult to eat, I booked an appointment with our veterinarian and it was confirmed that Lily, although she did not have any gum infection, she did require teeth cleaning to remove...
A Pug at the OVMA 2015
Not all dogs like going to their veterinarian’s office. The thought of having a check up, being weighed, getting needles, having our temperature taken, being poked and prodded is not what most dogs would put at the top of their list of fun things to do. So can you only imagine what it was like being the only dog at the Ontario Veterinarian Medical Convention filled with nothing but veterinarians! What was my humom doing to me?...
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