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Dealing with the Loss of a Pet by Lisa Michalik

This is an incredibly difficult topic to discuss even for me for I, too, have had to deal with the loss of a furry family member. We’re all overcome with excitement and happiness when we pick up our new furry bundles of joy…We anticipate having them with us *forever*. We…

Ear Mites & Your Cat

What is an Ear Mite? The ear mite (Otodectes cynotis) is a parasite that typically lives in the ears of cats, dogs, rabbits, and ferrets. These are barely visible to the naked eye. This is one of the most common external parasites found on cats, second only to fleas. What…

Making Plans with your Pet for the Holidays by Dr. Chantal Rittwage

Whether you are travelling for the holidays or staying home, there will likely be a change to your routine, which can translate to a stressful change in your pet’s routine.   The following are tips to help reduce stress when travelling with your pets, boarding, or leaving your pet home with…

Vomiting Dogs: How to Help

The most common cause of vomiting in dogs is “dietary indiscretion”.  This is essentially a polite way of saying he/she ate something that upset his/her stomach.  It has always fascinated me what a dog will choose to eat: dog food, human food, cat food, cat litter, toys, bones, underwear, dirty…