Article
Reading Time: 3 minutesSummer is road trip season. If your dog suffers from motion sickness, the following tips may help him enjoy the ride.
Category: Dogs
Article
Reading Time: 3 minutesCrack! Boom! Whizz! Pop! Loud and sudden sounds are the bane of dogs and their people. Dogs are startled by loud, unexpected sounds and can develop debilitating fears related to them. People hate seeing their dogs frightened and trembling in response to thunder and lightning; the whizzing, flaring lights, and explosions of fireworks; or the […]
Article
Reading Time: 5 minutesAre raucous family holidays an assault on your pets’ nerves? How to cope.
Article
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou’ve heard that you should look for a trainer or behavior consultant who uses positive-reinforcement techniques, but what does that mean? Our handout explains the clues that signal your pup is in good hands and when to look elsewhere for advice.
Article
Reading Time: 3 minutes“No vet suffering with PTSD should be without a service dog.”–Greg Melien, former Canadian Armed Forces, Petawawa Base. What is a service dog? A service dog is trained to work with people with disabilities, seen and unseen, and perform tasks as needed. The transition from service member to civilian can be difficult. Sadly, statistics show […]
Article
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVaccinations protect your dog from communicable and sometimes deadly diseases. Our handout explains the protections vaccinations provide and when they should be administered.
Article
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDid you know treats should only make up about 10 percent of your pet’s daily nutritional intake? Download this handout full of tips to keep your pets healthy, happy, and well “treat”-ed! Brought to you by Fear Free and our friends at Blue Buffalo.
Article
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany communities are at risk of natural disasters that affect people and animals. What to know to ensure you all get out safely.
Article
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe car ride to the veterinary clinic is often when pets start to become frightened about the upcoming visit. Our handout explains how you can help your dog or cat stay calm and comfortable so that arrival is less stressful.
Article
Reading Time: 7 minutesA veterinarian travels to Romania and Moldova to find ways to aid global efforts to help pets and people fleeing the violence and destruction of the war in Ukraine.