Blog: Pet Care

Cute little kitten

Tips for Helping Your Kitten Grow Up

Getting a new kitten is always so exciting from all the fun toys to the cute little sounds they make, but of course, they don’t stay that little and rambunctious forever.

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Cannabis (Marijuana) and Dogs: Important Things You Should Know

With marijuana becoming legalized in Canada this year, it is important to know how this might affect your pets.

puppy outside

Distemper, Parvovirus and the Importance of Vaccination

With a recent case of distemper virus at the Edmonton Humane Society and a case of parvovirus at our clinic one week ago, this is a good reminder of why we vaccinate our pets. Both viruses are very hardy and survive our Edmonton winters.

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Tips for Flying with Your Dog

I recently was travelling on an airplane, across from me was an elderly couple and their small dog. I smiled to myself and thought, “those owners are so brave.”