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  • 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…

  • Aug 25 2022

    Monkeypox and Pets

    It’s all over the news: the monkeypox virus is transmissible to animals and causes similar symptoms, like skin rashes and lesions, as it does in humans. Now, pet owners are…

  • Aug 11 2022

    Immunization: The Core of Your Pet’s Preventive Healthcare

    Immunizations, or vaccines, are one of the greatest medical discoveries – they fundamentally changed modern medicine. Starting with the smallpox vaccine in the 18th century, vaccines continue to be developed for…