Anyone who has owned a dog and continued their daily walk routines as the calendar ploughs us into Canadian winter has seen their pet hopping and hobbling across a salty street.

Canine Senility is a disease that occurs in the brains of aging dogs. Just like people, dogs are susceptible to the effects of aging on the mind and body.

There has been a lot of media attention regarding the recent FDA report that suggests a link between grain-free diets and the development of heart disease in dogs.

When you own a pet, it’s hard to understand how people don’t like animals. I have dealt with this my whole life, but recently I have changed my view of non- animal lovers. 

As dogs age, they can start to have difficulty sleeping throughout the entire night. There are many different psychological and physical causes which can contribute to this.

Here’s a list from American Kennel Club of helpful tips when introducing babies and dogs

It's important for our dogs to exercise regularly to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In addition to exercise, stretching can improve your dog’s mobility and quality of life.

In this field, we tend to bring home all the “special” animals who need extra attention, whether it be medical or behavioural in order to give them a second chance at life. 

Familiarizing yourself with these diseases may help you detect the earliest clinical signs in your pet and thus maximize your chances for early detection.

It’s a hard thing to think about, but your lovely little critter is advancing in life much faster than you; any dog or cat over age seven is considered a senior. 

Many of our feline friends will become diagnosed with hyperthyroidism as they enter their senior years. The good news is this disease is manageable long term.

An RVT is a person who has successfully graduated from an accredited college program and has met all the requirements identified by their provincial or state association.