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Claim of the Month: Spinal Cord Compression

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Lola wasn’t part of just any family—she was part of the perfect family to watch over her health. You see, she lived with a canine sister who had a history of herniated discs and spinal cord injury. So, when Lola started to show subtle signs of back leg incoordination and weakness, her humans knew right away they were dealing with a potentially serious problem.

10 Ways to Keep Your Indoor Cat Healthy & Happy

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From satisfying their hunting instincts to creating vertical spaces for perching, discover strategies to ensure your indoor cat's happiness and health.

Fall Pet Poisons – Do You Know What to Look For?

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Fall is one of the prettiest seasons in Canada, I think we can all agree on that! It’s also a time when there are new seasonal dangers we should be aware of.

Claim of the Month: Feline Pancreatitis

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Molly normally woke her humans up early every morning, demanding breakfast. When she didn’t appear as she normally did, her mom wondered if something might be wrong.

Healthy Fall Fruits and Vegetables for your Dog

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The fall is a great time to enjoy yummy fruits and vegetables that are in season and it’s not just us – our pets enjoy them too! Here’s how you can treat your pet to a healthy alternative this season and even all year round.

September is Pet Health Insurance Month

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September is widely celebrated as National Pet Health Insurance Month by veterinarians, shelters & rescues, pet owners and insurance companies in both Canada and the USA. The month is intended to promote the importance of pet insurance for cats and dogs and introduce it to those pet owners who are not familiar with it. As pet owners, we don't like to think of our pet's getting sick or injured, but it can happen. Having pet insurance can help you to focus on what matters most - your pets - if an accident or illness does arise.

Prednisone For Dogs: Safe Dosages And Uses

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What is prednisone used for? Is it safe to give to dogs? Our veterinary advisor, Dr. Sperry, DVM, weighs in on this topic!

Read the Forbes Advisor article to learn more about the medication and how it can help dogs with different medical conditions.

Ear Mites in Dogs

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Our veterinary advisor Dr. Sperry, DVM, weighs in on ear mites and how to spot the signs of these tiny parasites and how to treat them.

Tips to Keep Your Pet Healthy

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To help ensure your pet stays healthy, here are some important steps recommended by our in-house veterinary advisor, Dr. Jennifer Sperry.

Understanding the Climbing Cost of Veterinary Care

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Today, it’s not unusual to see veterinary bills in the thousands for an illness or injury. But why the change? Let’s examine some other changes in the past three decades that have revolutionized veterinary medicine…and the fees we pay.

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