Summer is supposed to be the most fun part of the year. People go on vacation, kids are finished with school. Camping and and RVing is a huge pastime here in BC. The beach. BBQs. Patios. Ice cream. The reality for pets is hotter, louder, and more unpredictable than any other stretch of the year. The veterinary emergency room sees its highest volume of visits from June through August. We will share 2 common situations every pet parent will face between Victoria Day and Labor

Are you asking pet professionals these questions? Are you sharing important information with them? A way to help the pet professionals caring for your pets is to let them know what YOU have observed, concerns you have, or what you know your pet likes and dislikes. Here is a list of important information and questions you can bring to every professional who cares for your pet.

Love Means Keeping Them Safe: Simple Habits That Prevent Lost Pets; check tags, verify your microchip registration, walk your fence line, or add a pet gate by the front door. Each small action is a concrete way of saying, “I love you enough to think ahead.”

Holiday Gift Ideas: Some Cool Toys Your Cat Might Actually Like and Locally Made Treats. Includes how to entertain your cat with all those boxes you get from ordering online.

Some people do not understand how profound pet loss can be and may say things to minimize our loss or even belittle our feelings.

There is a yucky film that can develop, and I have learned over the years that it can be a health problem. Some clients have requested that I wash the water bowls daily due to previous health concerns, particularly acne, which formed on the pet’s chin. I have also noticed that many pets, especially cats, will not drink enough water, and this can be because their water dish has the yucky film on it...