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Clients often ask “How cold is too cold for dogs to be outside?” There is no simple answer to this. Every dog is different. Therefore it is essential to consider the following factors before you plan your dog’s winter adventures. In this issue of Vet Tech Rounds, I will share the different factors that can influence...

Cooking for Senior Pet As pets age, their nutritional requirements often change. It is important to adjust your older pet’s diet accordingly to keep them healthy in their senior years. Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing the right diet for your senior pet. Calories What do we know about most senior...

Keeping your little one’s brain and body active is extremely important, and that’s where cat and dog enrichment toys come in! Mind and environmental enrichment games may help to slow down the symptoms and progression of cognitive dysfunctions, especially in older pets. Increased playtime is a great way to show your love, bond with your...

Are you looking for cat and dog enrichment ideas to help improve your little one’s cognitive function? Cat and dog enrichment toys and activities are recommended for various moments and situations, including relieving stress and boredom.  Dog Enrichment Ideas The idea of using dog enrichment toys to stimulate your little one is great, but they...

The Icky Tick Ticks are tiny parasitic arachnids, which means just like spiders, they have 8 legs. Many different species of ticks are found across the world. The diet of ticks is blood. In order to get a meal, the tick will bite and attach itself to the ‘host’, either a person or animal. When...

Supplementing collagen for dogs can help promote joint, muscular, skin, coat, and gastrointestinal health. That’s because your furkiddo’s body’s natural ability to produce this vital protein decreases over time, affecting all of these essential functions. Ensuring your little one’s diet has a balanced amount of animal proteins, such as bovine, poultry, and fish, is a...

Genghis, the senior cat, always showed his mom he’ll play by his own rules and look good doing it. He demanded to be loved, spoiled, and pampered and his mom was only too happy to oblige! Genghis gave her back his generous love and friendship that helped them go through life together. It’s been 16...

There’s so much talk lately about antioxidants. But what are they really, and how can they help your cat and dog? Well to really understand how antioxidants help our pets, we first need to understand its opposite: oxidation. Oxidation is a naturally occurring chemical process that happens within the body’s cells. When oxidation occurs, by-products like...

The appropriate time to start giving cats and dogs joint supplements can vary due to various factors, including age, breed, and existing mobility issues. However, one thing is certain. Joint health directly impacts a pet’s overall quality of life. So let’s understand how early detection and prevention can contribute significantly to avoiding or slowing the...

Seeing your once active pup turn into one of the low energy dogs can be heartbreaking. If your canine companion is in their golden years, it’s not uncommon to observe signs of reduced activity. But there are easy ways to help put that pep back in their step and bid farewell to the sluggish or...