What is a Hot Spot? Hot spots, also known as pyoderma, are superficial skin infections, that develop from bacteria multiplying on the skin’s surface, causing the skin to become irritated or damaged. These skin infections often begin when a dog repeatedly scratches, chews or licks at an area of skin. Hot spots will start as red, inflamed areas of skin […]
READ MOREWhy You Should Report Ticks Through eTick Finding a tick on your pet can be stressful — but reporting it doesn’t have to be. eTick is a free, Canada-wide platform that lets you submit pictures of ticks for expert identification. This helps you and public health researchers better understand tick populations. How to Report a Tick What Information Will You […]
READ MOREPart of being a loving dog or cat owner is sharing your heart, home… and sometimes food with your pet. While it may be hard to resist the big eyes and longing stare, as they beg you to share your food, before you give in, be sure to check the list of foods you should absolutely avoid giving your pet. […]
READ MOREThe following are just a few examples of the many conditions, life stages, and diseases that can be helped through the use of proper nutrition and therapeutic diets. Bladder Stones A wide variety of bladder conditions, ranging from inflammation to crystals to stones can be aided by nutritional therapy. In general, these diets are designed to either prevent the formation […]
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