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  • Jan 17 2025

    Traveling with Pets

    Traveling with pets can seem daunting, but with the right preparation, you can ease your worries! Begin by contacting the CFIA, the governing body overseeing pet export regulations. They will…

  • Dec 10 2024

    Anesthesia Free Dental Cleanings

    A recent trend is resurfacing within the field of small animal veterinary dentistry, involving untrained and unregulated individuals who promote “Anesthesia-free” or “non-anesthetic” dentistry. These practitioners are taking advantage of…

  • Nov 19 2024

    Coyotes

    Coyotes are generally not a threat to humans; however, they can pose risks to pets. They are active both day and night, especially during dusk and dawn, and play a…

  • Aug 01 2024

    pet anxiety

    Anxiety: Helping your dog cope with triggers

    Signs of Anxiety in Dogs Panting Pacing Trembling Drooling Barking/growling Lip licking Wide “whale” eyes Other signs of distress like destructive behaviours Anxiety: Helping your dog cope with triggers If…

  • Dec 13 2023

    Meet our clinic

    This is a small animal family practice owned and operated by Dr. Hana Schwarz and Dr. Meaghan Worrall. We are privately owned. Our motto is to treat everyone equally and…

  • Sep 29 2022

    Do Dogs’ Personalities Change With Age?

    Curious puppies! When you think of a puppy, you may think of a cute little pup playing with the newly discovered doorstop or barking at himself in the mirror. Or…

  • Sep 22 2022

    Deaf Dog Awareness Week

    Petfinder initiated “Deaf Dog Awareness Week” to spread awareness about hearing loss in dogs and how to care for dogs affected by it. Although temporary, partial, or complete (both ears) deafness can affect many…

  • Sep 15 2022

    Could Pain Be Your Pet’s Best-Kept Secret?

    When you stub your toe, bang your elbow, or lift a heavy box the wrong way, you know you’re hurt–and others will, too, if you cry out in pain! Pain isn’t…

  • Sep 08 2022

    Thoughtful Memorial Ideas to Honor Your Pets

    This Sunday marks Pet Memorial Day, a day to remember and celebrate all the pets we hold in our hearts. Pets bring joy, laughter, and unconditional love to our lives….

  • Sep 01 2022

    Ginger Cats: What makes them unique is beyond coat-deep

    For ages, people have claimed that a cat’s appearance and behavior depend on its breed. But how helpful is this considering that 98% of cats aren’t purebred but rather an…