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...
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...
Year in Review 2015
2015 My Year in Review I can’t believe another year has come to an end – where does the time go? This is a look back at my very exciting year! January 2015: I filmed a video with my “fine food friends” Royal Canin Canada. With the help of my humom, we discussed my successful weight loss journey and how I’ve become a healthier pug. At the end of January I went to...
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...
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...
Before – During – After, A Pug’s Weight Loss Journey Continues
Before – During – After A Pug’s Weight Loss Journey Continues It’s no secret Edie has been on a weight loss journey. I have been quite open about it, the struggles along the way, as well as the success she has achieved. Some pet parents may be in denial about their pet needing to loose weight, even making excuses, and some truly not seeing their pet as over weight. We can come up with all sorts’ reasons...
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...
#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...
Lights, Camera, Action and Pug Weight Loss
Lights, Camera, Action Pug Weight Loss I have woofed about the need to loose my extra pug weight, my struggles along the way, and the victory I have achieved. Recently my humom/typist and I had the opportunity to meet up on set with Royal Canin Canada to discuss on camera what I call my “weight loss journey”. It was a day of lights, cameras, sound checks and yes, even make up! Those of you who know me, know...
When You’re Told “Your Pet is Obese”
A Pug’s Weight Loss Journey This is my view and perspective of a pet parent who’s been told their pet is obese. When You’re Told “Your Pet is Obese” When I was told my pug Edie needed to lose weight I did not disagree. I mean, it was obvious she was heavier than she should be. If looking at her wasn’t an indication my dog was obese, all we had to do was place her on a scale to know the truth –...
Feline Environmental Enrichment – The Talk Show
Apparently there is much more to cats than topping up their food dish and tossing them a catnip mouse so they can amuse themselves. I was invited by Royal Canin Canada to attend a taping of : Feline Environmental Enrichment The Talk Show at the CBC studios in Toronto The Feline Environmental Enrichment program will soon be available for all to listen to and learn about these somewhat independent creatures 😉 The...
The Cat Threw Up Again!
Mom! Lloyd threw up again! Mom! I stepped in puke! Mom! UGH! The joy of a long haired cat – Hairballs! Until Lloyd we never had the pleasure of being a pet parent to a long haired cat before, and no experience with the hairballs associated with them. What do we do about these “presents” we would find under our feet in the morning? We were told: “Brush Lloyd regularly” “Give Lloyd hairball...
My Journey Continues- A Pug’s Story to Healthy Weight Loss
My Journey Continues A Pug’s Story to Healthy Weight Loss I’m Edie the Pug I love food and This is the continuing story of: My Healthy Weight Loss Journey In a recent post,” My Journey – A Pug’s Story to Healthy Weight Loss“, I woofed about my challenges with weight loss and my love of food, but with encouragement from my humom, my vet and my food, Royal Canin’s Satiety Support, I’m...
Lloyd, A.K.A. Scaredy Cat, Teddy Bear, Lloydie
Lloyd Scaredy Cat Teddy Bear Box Lover Food Lover My Cat Brother When my humans brought me home I was not to be the only spoiled pet in the house. I was joining a family with 2 cats. This is the story of Lloyd, and although he’s a cat, I “secretly” likes him 😉 Lloyd was adopted by my humans and joined our family 9 years ago, he was we were told, a feral kitten. Lloyd was very timid, frightened, a bag of bones, his...
Wet Food -Delicious and Good for You!
Ever since I was a wee pug puppy I have eaten dry food. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not complaining because I like it (very much). Recently, I was introduced to something other than my usual Royal Canin Satiety Support dry. It still has the same name; Satiety Support, but it comes in a can! What? Food, in a can? I wasn’t sure about this. That was until my humom opened this can and my pug nose caught a whiff of that...
Itchy Pet See Your Vet
This past winter was a very long and hard one to say the least! But it’s finally over and spring is on it’s way. How do I know this? Well I can finally enjoy my backyard again, laying in the sun, watching the birds and squirrels invade my space, and sniff all the grass that was buried under snow for all too long! How else do I know spring is finally here? I’m itchy! Yes, it’s dreaded allergy season...
My Journey – A Pug’s Story to Healthy Weight Loss
My Journey A Pug’s Story to Healthy Weight Loss I love food. It loves me. There, I’ve said it. My name is Miss Edie the Pug and I love food! Maybe a bit too much 😉 This is the story of my journey and struggles to achieve and maintain a healthy pug weight. I honestly don’t see the issue? I’m hungry, I eat – period. According to my humom and my vet, it is an issue. As a pug puppy my weight was monitored...
After They Go Home – Leroy’s Story
I have done several posts, sent many tweets and posted lots of pictures on my Facebook page of pets looking for their furever homes. Some of those pets have been lucky enough to have found that someone special to take them in and care for them. However, I don’t hear about their lives afterwards. I wonder about them; are they happy, have they settled in alright, do they now have other furfriends to play with? So I decided to...
Royal Canin Visit Part II- A Pet Owner’s View
Royal Canin Tour Part II A Pet Owner’s View Pet owners are a breed all their own. There’s not much we won’t do for our pets when it comes to keeping them happy and healthy. We do this in return for all the love and companionship they give us. We exercise them by walking, running, or playing ball with them to keep them physically fit and to keep their brains active. We take them to the Vet for regular check-ups to...
My Visit with Royal Canin Canada – As told by Edie The Pug
My Visit with Royal Canin Canada Part 1 – Edie’s View I had the honour of visiting Royal Canin Canada or as I like to call them #MyFineFoodFriends. Since I was a pup I have eaten Royal Canin food. Sometimes I ate a little more than I should have causing me to gain a pound or two, but after a discussion with my Vet it was suggested I switched to Royal Canin’s Satiety Support, with this change and added...
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