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Always A Gift, Never A Present
If you’re thinking of adding a new furry friend to the family, make sure you’re compatible before picking them up! We can compare getting a dog to buying a book. When we walk into a bookstore, we usually head straight for the genre that best suits us; we always know if we’re looking for reference books, fiction, young adult, horror. But first, we pick the bookstore. Sometimes we need to go to the big flashy brand name store, but there’s also the independently owned bookstore, and our online options. Next we choose the book and as any good reader knows, you never choose a book by its cover! We’ll spend…
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Cover Up – Picking Pet Insurance
Navigating the world of pet insurance can be complicated and confusing, it will all be worth it in the end. Pet insurance will help cover unexpected, emergency veterinarian bills. When you’re looking to buy your pet insurance, start by asking yourself the following questions: Am I looking for a pet discount plan or a comprehensive insurance plan? The difference between these two is, a discount plan involves paying an annual fee from getting discounted veterinarian and related pet services; a pet health insurance plan would look much more similar to human health insurance plans. Will I get to choose my veterinarian? Some plans come with pre-approved doctors; if you want…
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Getting Ready For The Cold
Even though it doesn’t seem like it recently, we get cold winters that many dogs are unable to cope with. We can prepare ourselves for those bitter cold days by making sure our dog is comfortable and safe. If your dog doesn’t have a coat of their own, make sure you buy them one. Short haired dogs and dogs without undercoats don’t do very well, for very long in our winters. Before you take them for a walk, look to see how much salt has been put down on the sidewalks and how recently. Their feet are unprotected and will succumb to chemical burns from the de-icer. Ensure you are…
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Know The Law
It’s important to both know and understand the legal obligations that come with owning an animal, especially dogs. Legalities regarding ownership may vary from province to province, or even region to region. Some cities have their own bylaws set in place regarding the number of animals that may be permitted in a home and will also include specifics on leash laws, what would be considered “running at large” (loose), or even if you need to have your dog licensed by the city. Additionally, in Ontario, we have what is known as the Dog Owner’s Liability Act aka DOLA. This lays out the basic foundation for ownership laws throughout the province…
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Car Sickness
Car sickness isn’t fun, especially when it comes to dogs. When we say carsick, often, what comes to mind immediately is nausea or vomiting. However, it doesn’t always just manifest that way. Your dog might be experiencing car sickness if you notice things like, excessive drooling, panting, pacing, whining or barking in the car. There could be a few reasons for this so it may help to consider the following. Have they ever been in a car before? If they have, but don’t get in the car often, are they going somewhere scary, like the vet? The best way to deal with any fear, is to slowly get them used…
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Radar’s Recon
Radar O’Reilly is a Shepherd Terrier mix who was brought to Ontario from Kentucky by Niagara Pet Rescue in 2018 when she was 2 years old, shortly after I adopted her. It took a little persuasion as the paperwork that came from the US shelter said “no cats” and I lived with two, but I convinced them I could get the issue under control, and with a fair amount of time, love, patience and a little food she no longer gives chase. That wasn’t the only struggle that came with adopting an older dog. When Ray first came she was suspicious of people and loud noises and she loves to run…
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