Ringworm – What Is It, Really?
– by Tania Sigurdson, PVHS Education Chair The first time I heard about ringworm – I assumed it involved worms. Of course I did – it is right in the title! I was very surprised that ringworm has literally nothing to do with worms at all. Instead, it is a highly…
Read MoreFebruary is Pet Dental Health Month
by Tania Sigurdson, PVHS Education Chair So, February is Pet Dental Health month and I have to confess…I have not been a great pet mum for good dental health over the years. I have bought the little finger toothbrushes and the strangely flavoured pet toothpaste but, not unlike my own commitment…
Read MoreClean Those Paws!
We can safely say, in Manitoba, we have a few more months of snow on the horizon. No matter the weather, our doggos need their walkies! However, we need to take extra precautions at this time of the year. Antifreeze, rock salt, and other de-icing chemicals can be poisonous to…
Read MorePet Safety During the Holidays
– by Tania Sigurdson, PVHS Education Chair It is that time again – the holiday season. With it comes one of my favourite activities – decorating for Christmas! And our family, we go all out! Respectfully, we wait until December 1 to get going but once December has arrived, the…
Read MoreAnimal Care in Winter
– by Tania Sigurdson, PVHS Education Chair Recently, while shovelling my driveway, I was wishing for the hot summer days of putting on hats and sunscreen before heading outside. Now, instead of a wide-brimmed beach hat and flip-flops, it is time to pull out the toques and snow boots in…
Read MoreIMPORTANT “PUP”DATE – BARNEY
AMAZING NEWS! Barney is doing SO WELL with his new family! Many of you will remember this shy, withdrawn doggo who came to us in January from a backyard breeding environment. He was scared and needed dental and multiple eye surgeries. After spending time in foster, his true, loving self…
Read MoreAugust is Make a Will Month
– by Karlie Stewin, Gilmour Braul Hiebert Law Office While some may shy away from thinking about Wills or Estate Planning, deciding how you want your estate dealt with after your eventual passing doesn’t need to be a painful or depressing experience. Rather than focusing on the somber side of…
Read MoreLiving With Pets For Our Lifetime
– by Tania Sigurdson, PVHS Education Chair “For me a house or an apartment becomes a home when you add one set of four legs, a happy tail, and that indescribable measure of love that we call a dog.” — Roger Caras In my life, I have always had,…
Read MoreShould You Share Your Bed With Your Dog?
Sleeping together with your dog in the same bed is a demonstration of love that can help strengthen your bond. About 50% of dog owners let their furry friends hop into bed with them. But, is it really a good idea? It can be a positive habit for both you…
Read MoreHeartworm Prevention for Dogs
-by Tania Sigurdson, PVHS Education Chair Heartworms – the squiggly gross things that we don’t like to think about – and how to make sure they stay OUT of your pet’s heart. Spring has sprung and it is time to be thinking about protecting your pets against heartworm. As a pet owner myself…
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