The holiday season is a time of joy, festivities, and family gatherings. As we immerse ourselves in the holiday spirit, it's essential to be mindful of potential hazards that can pose risks to our beloved pets. Christmas, in particular, brings unique challenges for...

We’ve seen a recent spike in the number of Giardia cases presenting to our hospital and surrounding veterinary clinics. Giardia is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from animals and humans and vice versa, that affects the gastrointestinal tract causing...

Halloween can be a fun and festive time of year, but it's important to keep the safety and well-being of your pets in mind. Here are some tips for celebrating Halloween with your pets: Costumes: While it can be cute to dress up your pet, not all animals enjoy wearing...

Cleaning your dog’s ears is an important part of their overall hygiene routine, and it can help prevent ear infections and discomfort. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to clean your dog’s ears safely: Materials You’ll Need: Ear cleaning solution: You can purchase a...

Finding a fledgling bird can be a common occurrence, especially during the spring and summer months when many birds are breeding and raising their young. Fledglings are young birds that have just left the nest and are learning to fly and forage for food. If you come...

As the seasons change and the world around us bursts into bloom, many of us can't help but embrace the beauty of spring. But for some of our furry friends, this time of year comes with a less enjoyable side effect: skin allergies. Itchy, irritated skin can make your...

Are dogs colour blind? To put it simply, a dog's colour vision is similar to that of a human who is red-green colour blind. They can differentiate between various shades of blue and yellow but struggle to perceive and distinguish between reds and greens. Despite this...