By following some summer pet safety tips, you can ensure to enjoy those hot summer days with your family and pets! 1. Never leave your pet in the car – even on a cooler day with the windows rolled down, the temperature inside the car can rise and become too hot for a pet in a matter […]
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Ticks are present in Alberta, even in the cities, and may be in your own backyard! What are Ticks? Small external parasites that are members of the arachnid (spider family). They have 8 legs and their bodies are commonly a sunflower seed shape. They may be hard or soft. The picture shows a tick before
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1. Get your pet comfortable with you handling their mouth: Gently handle your pets mouth for a few seconds frequently. Try to do it when they are relaxed, and always make it a positive experience. Offer them a treat or a favorite toy after you are done. 2. Use pet toothpaste: Human toothpaste should not
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1) Exercise – helps keep your dog a healthy weight and makes them more agile and limber. 2) Improves digestion and constipation. 3) Promotes better behavior – less boredom leads to less destructive behavior and hyperactivity. Exercise and getting some fresh air and sunlight promotes a feeling of well-being and relaxation. 4) Strengthens Bond & Trust – spending time with your pet
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Here is the list for the top 10 most common poisonous substances For Dogs: Ibuprofen Chocolate Ant/Roach Bait Rat Poison Acetaminophen Cold Medicines containing Pseudoephedrine Thyroid hormones Bleach Fertilizer Hydrocarbons (paint, varnish, oil, fuel) For Cats: Parasite prevention products meant for dogs, containing Permethrin Other topical parasite prevention products Venlafaxine – an antidepressant Glow sticks/jewellery
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Raw food diets, also termed the BARF diet (biologically appropriate raw food or bone and raw food) have been hailed as the cure for many health problems ailing our cat and dog friends. Unfortunately, these claims are largely based in theory and opinion, and have little scientific proof to back them up. The actual scientific
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Need some ideas to exercise you dog other than a leashed walk? Read on for some other great ideas! Fetch – throw a favorite toy of your pets and let them fetch it and bring it back to you. For dogs that fetch well and have lots of energy, try throwing the toy down a
As we get into the cooler months remember: Antifreeze Poisoning. Every year thousands of pets are poisoned accidentally with automotive antifreeze. Ethylene glycol, the main ingredient making up 95% of antifreeze, is toxic to many mammals, including people. Ethylene glycol tastes sweet, and many animals actively seek it out. Most cases of toxicity occur when
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No one really knows why pets, especially dogs, eat grass. There are many theories including that they lack fibre in their diet, boredom, or that they eat grass when they feel sick which helps them vomit up what is “unhealthy” in their stomach. Regardless of the cause, there are a number of reasons why letting
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At Chestermere Veterinary Clinic we recommend annual physical exams when your pet is young and healthy. When pets get into their senior years (which is typically around the age of 7, but can be as early as 5 for giant breeds), we recommend an exam every 6 months. You may be wondering why you should
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