Cat Awareness Month – BC SPCA
June is Cat Awareness month and animal lovers around the province are donning their cat ears in support of their feline friends. Animal lovers are encouraged to order their cat ears from the BC SPCA online store at shop.spca.bc.ca or pick up a pair (by donation) from their local SPCA branch now and then wear them, take pictures of them and share them on social media the week of June 3rd. The initiative is designed to raise awareness...
No Excuses – No Hot Pets
There’s nothing I like better than going for a car ride with my humans, the adventure, the anticipation of where we will end up, maybe a park, possibly the pet store for a new toy. A car ride with your dog can be great fun, as long as you’re in the car together. Why together? Well, what fun is it for a dog to go for a car ride and sit alone while your humans run into a store, or stop in to see someone, even if it is...
Full “Animal” House
We hear it often when we see a posting for a pet that is looking for it’s forever home “oh I wish I could take that pet home”, “if I only lived closer”. I believe the majority of pet lovers, me included, if had the chance, the time, the room, would welcome pets in need a home. Well I have found one person that does offer pets of various breeds, sizes, and backgrounds such a place. I first became aware of...
Vet Chat with Dr. Llera – Scratching the Surface of Skin Disease
Scratching the Surface of Skin Disease Previously, we discussed the top 5 visit reasons that pets get seen at their veterinarians. Well, we didn’t talk about skin issues but a top 6 list doesn’t sound as cool and the integumentary system has so many facets, it deserves a post of it’s own. When I was in Florida, I would call it a dermatologist’s dream job because of the number of skin problems. So why are we...
4 My Friend
Recently I was approached to review www.4MyFriend.com, a site dedicated to memorials for pets. I admit I was cautious and asked myself did I want to discuss such a sensitive topic but after viewing this site I was impressed with the classiness and sensitivity of the site. Pet owners are a passionate group of people dedicated to the love and well being of their animals, no matter it be a dog, cat, reptile, horse, bunny,...
Edie’s Ontario SPCA Pet of the Week
During my recent visit to the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre in Newmarket, I had the opportunity to meet some pets there who were preparing to become available for adoption. One dog that is all ready to go to her forever home is Marley! Marley is a 7 month old Lab/Husky mix who came into the care of the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre in February of 2015 Marley was surrendered due to health...
Pug of Thrones
Such an excited pug I was to be invited to the set of CTV CanadaAM to sit on the Game of Thrones Throne! I believe this is where I was meant to be, sitting high upon this Throne, ruling over my domain. I had the pawlesure of meeting, sharing the Throne, and the TV spotlight with film critic Richard Crouse! Thank you for the opportunity CTV CanadaAM and remember – This pug is always ready for her close...
Touring the Ontario SPCA
I had a wonderful time this past week visiting my friends at the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre in Newmarket. I visited with Macy, Jet and Abby and caught up on all the latest office gossip I checked out the Meet Your Match computers in the lobby Pretended to go for a walk with the Meet Your Match dog 😉 Went outside to meet some of the dogs that are getting ready to become available for adoption When no one was...
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...
CFL & NHL Tog Pet Wear by Karush
Why should the humans have all the fun? We love our sports teams too! Now there’s a way for us dogs to cheer on our favourite hockey and football teams. Tog Pet Wear by Karush offers a selection of licensed NHL and CFL sports wear for your dog, with sizes ranging from XXS all the way to 3XL. I recently reviewed 2 of their products: CFL Toronto Argonauts Hooded Dog Sweater and The Toronto Maple Leafs Dog Jersey Go Team Go!...
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...
Questions from the “Dog Side” My Interview with Dr. Ryan Llera DVM
Time to turn the exam room table! Questions for the Dog Side My Interview with Dr. Ryan Llera DVM This week I turn the exam room tables and ask questions from the dog side, as I interview Dr. Ryan Llera. We discuss needles, cold thermometers and whose the better patient – cats or dogs. 1) What’s your favourite part of being a vet? Excellent question. I really love surgery!! A chance to cut is a chance to cure. Whether...
No Rest from the Puparazzi
Can’t a pug enjoy a rare winter sunbeam without the Puparazzi trying to take my picture? (Notice phone camera outline in my sunbeam...
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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