I remember years ago growing up we had a sheep dog. A huge, white, fluffy thing and she was anything but well behaved. The fault rarely lies with the dog and in this case I can definitely say that we -my parents and I- were the primary cause of all the canine behavior issues that [...]
We all know that a healthy lifestyle means diet and exercise. Unfortunately cancer can strike any time. More research is needed to help stop this disease that harms people and animals alike. Funding for canine cancer research helps human research as well. Angelica and I strongly support the Smiling Blue Skies walk to end canine [...]
Alberta health officials issued a public warning Tuesday after a group of ticks found on pets in Edmonton and Calgary tested positive for Lyme disease. Calgary veterinarian Dr. Julie Schell said dog owners should be aware of the potential dangers associated with Lyme disease. If a tick is squeezed when removing it your pet it [...]
In previous articles I mentioned the dangers of leaving your dog in the car as well as tips to prevent heat stroke in dogs. Today I will go into some details about what heat stroke is, how it affects your dog, signs and symptoms and what to do about it. Remember that Dog heat stroke [...]
The heat we’re experiencing right now in Calgary can be deadly, especially for our dogs. Previously I’ve written about the dangers of leaving your dog in the car. Dogs are highly susceptible to heatstroke because they have limited physical mechanisms to cool themselves. They use panting and losing heat through their tongue, nose, and footpads [...]
Besides going for walks dogs love to ride with us in cars. But the warm weather brings a hidden danger. This recent article mentioned a recent incident that got media attention. Police dog left in hot SUV outrages marina staff The RCMP on Vancouver Island are facing criticism for leaving a police dog in a [...]
