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Visiting the vet can be stressful for our pets. Here are some ways to help minimize fear and stress and make it a more positive experience.

Just like humans, cats can experience different levels of pain.  Although cats cannot talk to us to let us know they are experiencing pain.

Their urine can carry a disease call Leptospirosis that is contagious to dogs (and humans). It can make a dog very sick and can be fatal if it is not treated quickly.

The Maine Coon cat breed dates as far back as the 19th century and is native to Maine, USA. They were mainly used as “mousers” on farms and ships.

Here’s my list of the top 10 things to do with your dog this fall. Visit an Apple Orchard, Go Hiking, Make a Pile of Leaves, Get a cute Halloween Costume!

Dalmatians are quite possibly the most recognized dog breed in the world. From starring in Disney’s 101 Dalmatians to being the official Firehouse mascot.

The Havanese is the national dog of Cuba and is bred for companionship. The breed in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s and is a distant relative of the Bichon Frise.

It is hard to believe that this breed is domesticated – they look like a wild cat you would come across while on safari or on a jungle adventure.

An emerging parasite in Ontario is the Lungworm. While there are a few strands of lungworm, two of the most common are Angiostrongylus vasorum, Crenosoma vulpis

People use essential oils via a diffuser in their homes for their own aromatherapy or therapeutic use, to help them sleep, or provide a relaxing environment.

Commonly referred to as the “Apollo” of dogs or the “Gentle Giant”, the Great Dane is truly a majestic breed.

The Exotic Shorthair was created in the 1950’s by crossbreeding Persians, American Shorthairs, Burmese and Russian Blues.