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You Can Teach Cats To Do Tricks!

It’s tricky training trick cats. Cat Minou and La Petite Muffin are working on their opening act. Although at four months of age, Muffin is a bit young for show business, the adorable kitten is learning tricks so quickly, she’ll soon be jumping through hoops like her big pal Cat...

Coughing Dogs

Coughing dogs might have heart disease. There are a handful of diseases that cause coughing in dogs and many of them are serious problems. A cough is one of those symptoms that should prompt a visit to your veterinarian. People often get coughs associated with flu or one of the...

Turtles! Turtles, Everywhere!

Help speed a turtle on her way… A new Turtle Crossing sign has appeared in our neighbourhood, more evidence that these mysterious creatures are gaining support in their battle for survival. Coincidentally, one of my colleagues just wrote an article for Ontario veterinarians to raise awareness about the plight of...

Car Restraints

It’s time to buckle-up Bowzer. It is not yet illegal here in Ontario to leave your pet loose in a moving vehicle, but in the words of one of my colleagues, it’s just plain dumb. Now before you get all defensive, I too am guilty on occasion of transporting poodles...