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• posted: Jan. 11, 2021

It can be tough to stop your puppy from biting, and they’ll go for anything: hands, feet, legs, clothes, their leash and even your face! So how do we intervene Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2020

As Vancouver veterinarians, we meet so many dogs. Every dog owner loves to talk up their pet and has wonderful stories to share. We always love hearing them, so decided Read More

• posted: Nov. 06, 2020

Our pet store blog usually focuses on information, but today we’re going to have fun with a universal truth: dogs are amazing. Here are just 8 of the many incredible Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2020

When dogs are pregnant they exhibit many of the same symptoms as we humans do when we’re expecting. The gestation period for a dog is around 57-65 days, however, with Read More

• posted: Aug. 13, 2020

It’s summertime, which means you need to look out for fleas on your dog. Fleas are tiny, but can become a big problem if left unchecked. If your dog is Read More

• posted: Jul. 22, 2020

Pet stores used to be quaint little shops with dog and cat toys fighting for space, stacks of cat litter piled up, some cages and perhaps a fish tank. As Read More

• posted: Jul. 14, 2020

Picture a pet store, with all the various toys and accessories for dogs and cats littered around the place. Your image is probably along the lines of some bowls, balls, Read More

• posted: Jun. 17, 2020

Cat food is no longer just big tins of jellied tuna and shapeless, brown bites. Dietary science has come a long way and we have better food than ever for Read More

• posted: May 21, 2020

When we think about dog food, it’s easy to picture some grim-looking processed meat and a bowl of generic kibble. However, with time has come a lot of advancement in Read More

• posted: Mar. 19, 2020

Many clients have been concerned about the well-being of their pets amidst the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus that has recently escalated to pandemic levels across the world. While each Read More

• posted: Mar. 06, 2020

Life is busy and unpredictable, which can put pet parents in some especially precarious positions.  Whether you’re leaving town for a few days or trying to balance your professional and Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2019

Keeping your dog or cat safe during the holidays can be a difficult task. With so many distractions and potential dangers around the holidays like breakable ordainments, presents, open sockets, Read More

• posted: Dec. 11, 2019

Deciding on the best veterinarian in Vancouver for your pet is one of the most important decisions that a pet owner has to make. There are a lot of different Read More

• posted: Dec. 03, 2019

When the time comes to say goodbye to your pet, it can make the grieving process easier if you can work with a Vancouver veterinarian in conjunction with a good Read More

• posted: Nov. 29, 2019

For many pet owners, one of the hardest things is to teach your pets not to stay on the couch. As soon as you turn your head, leave the room, Read More

• posted: Oct. 11, 2019

Halloween is generally a difficult time for pets. People are dressed up in strange costumes, setting off firecrackers and knocking on doors – all behaviour that can cause pets huge anxiety. But that Read More