Author Archives: My Peterinarian

If you have a cat, you’ve undoubtedly experienced your cat vomiting, often a hairball that he cannot digest. If your cat is vomiting regularly, it’s definitely something you should mention to your veterinarian. You’re probably wondering how often vomiting might be normal and what causes your kitty to vomit. Here are key things to know: […]

Socialize your cat early and you’ll thank yourself later. Socialization exposes cats to people, animals, and other cats around your home. A cat that hasn’t been properly socialized may become timid, aggressive, or display problematic behaviours like scratching furniture. Socialization promotes an affectionate, loving, well-behaved feline friend, young or old.   Socializing a kitten The […]

Socializing dogs through different stages of life from puppyhood, adolescence to adulthood is the best way to ensure they become confident and friendly. It also helps them to thrive and adapt to new environments. Here are different ways to socialize your dogs at various stages of their lives.   Socializing puppies For dogs, the learning […]

Those of us who are cat lovers know that cats are curious creatures. Your cat may have shredded the sofa, knocked over your favourite knick-knacks, marked its territory on a carpet, or started a never-ending game of hide and seek that tries your patience. Creating a feline-friendly environment with your cat’s natural inclinations to scratch, […]

As exciting as it may be for us to bring home a new pet, keep in mind that it might be a very stressful experience for both pets, old and new, and you too! But, don’t despair. There are several things you can do as a pet parent to ensure one happy “hairy” family. First […]

Just like you, your pet may catch an occasional cold, caused by any number of different pathogens and the most common being the bacterium Bordetella bronchiseptica. Kennel Cough, not uncommon among dogs or cats, is a contagious respiratory disease, which, like the common cold, will usually go away on its own without treatment. Contracting the […]

The ancient Egyptians worshipped them, but you still can’t figure out why they sleep all day, destroy your furniture, and appear to want nothing to do with you like a moody teenager. Cats. They are curious creatures and their relationship with humans can sometimes be puzzling. While science doesn’t have all the answers to explain […]

Woof, woof! Bark, bark. What is your dog trying to tell you? Although you may not speak the same language, you’d be surprised at how much you and your dog can understand one another.  Communicating with your dog is essential to building a healthy and happy relationship.  Here are a few things to look for […]