Blog: Pet Nutrition & Wellness

Heart Disease in Dogs: Signs to Watch-Out For

Heart disease affects approximately 10% of all dogs at some point of their lives.  95% of these are usually acquired later in life (as opposed to being born with the problem).  Typically, there are no symptoms of heart disease and most people find out their dogs have a heart condition…

Pilling Your Cat

Anybody who has ever been owned by a cat can relate to this… How to Give Your Cat a Pill (…or NOT!) 1) Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of…

Heavy Panting in Pets: Hidden Meanings

Most people know that panting is a normal part of a dog’s behaviour.  It’s one of the main methods they cool themselves off instead of sweating like us humans.  It’s normal for them to pant when excited, energetic, and after bouts of activity.  Heavy panting, however, though it may look…

Crate Training Your Puppy 101

Why’s – The crate is your puppy’s safe zone. Would you ever even contemplate allowing a human baby free access to your home at all times? Or to sleep in anything other than a playpen or crib? No, of course not – because it’s unsafe! Puppies are not born with…