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Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween is a wonderful time of year for parties, decorations, children dressed up in costumes, and lots of candy! While it is a favourite time of year for most, this holiday can be very scary for your pet.

Kennel Cough Vaccination

Canine kennel cough or Bordetella is a bacterial agent that causes inflammation in your dog’s upper respiratory tract and is spread through direct contact or aerosolized droplets in the air. Your dog can catch this bacteria at common places like groomers, dog parks, dog shows or kennels.

Parvo Virus

Parvo is a potentially fatal, very contagious virus, most common in puppies and unvaccinated adult dogs. The signs of parvo are vomiting bloody diarrhea, and lack of appetite with subsequent weight loss and lethargy.

The Importance of Rabies Vaccinations for All Pets, Even the Indoor Ones Too!

Rabies is a fatal zoonotic disease, meaning it affects typically animal populations, but can be spread to humans. This deadly virus is transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal. In Canada, raccoons, foxes, bats, and skunks are the main carriers of the disease.

Summer Cruisin’

Beautiful weather is upon us, and it’s time to roll down those windows and enjoy the summer! Our furry friends love it too, especially hanging their head out the window to enjoy the fresh air.

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