Blog: Dog

Tips for 1st Time Puppy Owners

So you got a new puppy… awesome! Did you pick up the manual that goes with him? If you didn’t, don’t fret. I’m going to give you a few helpful tips that’ll make living with your new furry bundle of joy a little easier. First things first: Your puppy was…

4 Most Common Cancers in the Mouths of Cats & Dogs by Dr. Rittwage

Written by Dr. Chantal Rittwage If the mass is in the front of the mouth, most owners will notice it.  If the mass is in the back of the mouth or under the tongue, you may see  drooling (+/- blood tinged), loose teeth, swelling of the face or bulging eyes,…

How To Ease Your Dog’s Fear of Loud Noises

Written by Lisa Michalik, RVT Intense anxiety, frantic pacing, extreme salivation, hiding in sometimes unusual places, whining, barking, vomiting…there’s even been cases of frenzied dogs jumping through glass windows in an attempt to get away!  Does this resemble your dog when he’s exposed to loud/sudden noises such as fireworks, thunderstorms, gunshots,…

Five Questions to Ask Your Vet for Your Pet’s Annual Exam

Many of us know by now that we should be doing something to help prevent tartar and gingivitis in our animals,