Springtime brings some wonderful things—flowers, sunshine, and a long-awaited respite from the winter cold. However, spring also brings an increase in tick activity, endangering your pet’s health, since ticks are well-known disease vectors, and our low-to-the-ground pets are prime targets. March is the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) National Tick Awareness Month, so your North [...]

Dental disease is the most commonly diagnosed condition among cats and dogs—is your pet affected? Unfortunately, the answer is probably yes—80% of dogs and 70% of cats show early periodontal disease (i.e., dental disease) signs by 3 years of age. And, because the damage occurs below the gum line, pet owners seldom notice until the [...]