Blog: dog health

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How to Help Your Pet Through Thunderstorms

A big part of our summers here in Alberta are watching the crazy thunderstorms that take place! Unfortunately, for many pets, this can be a terrifying experience. There are several measures we can take to ensure our pets have the least stressful experience possible.

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Heartworm

Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a nasty parasite carried by some species of mosquitoes that can infect both dogs and cats. The adult worm lives in the heart and pulmonary arteries of canines like coyotes, foxes, and our beloved doggies.

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Marty McFly’s Favourite Dental Chew Treats

This here is Marty Mcfly. He loves to spend his evenings chewing on bones and of course, his favourite chew! He has three favourites that we alternate through. He loves chewing the treats and I love the freshness of his breath. Win-win!

Understanding Dog Glands

The Scoop on the Scoot

Every so often a dog owner comes in saying that their pet has been scooting around the house and licking their bum. These symptoms are commonly mistaken for being associated with worms when in actuality they are usually a result of irritated anal glands.