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“Over the hill and through the woods…”
Keeping your pet safe while out and about in Halifax/Dartmouth and beyond is important to many owners. We know what goes in a human first aid kit, but what about for Fido? The kit contents will vary depending on what type of activities you and your buddy are engaging in. Downtown Dartmouth sidewalks will have […]
Read MoreWhen is the best time to spay or neuter your pet?
In the Halifax and Dartmouth area, the most common time to have your puppy or kitten spayed or neutered is around 6 months of age. Most veterinarians choose to wait until this age as it is felt that it gives the puppy or kitten’s liver and kidneys time to develop and therefore the risk of […]
Read MoreSocializing the New Puppy
There are two things on every new puppy owner’s mind: Housetraining and socializing. The former is obvious: Nobody wants a pup who potties on the rug. The latter is important because if a puppy isn’t properly socialized in the first 20 weeks of life to a variety of situations, there could be a lifelong fear […]
Read MoreHow to introduce a new kitten to your home
Lots of us love having our homes filled with at least one furry friend, and many households have multiple animals, including a mix of companionable cats and dogs. There are many advantages to the multi-animal home, for you and your furry loved ones. Having more than one animal allows your pets company when you are […]
Read MoreBaby Food: Nutritional Considerations for Puppies and Kittens of HRM ( Halifax Regional Municipality)
We all love the wriggling warmth of our new puppy or kitten! Fed poperly, that little bundle of joy will hopefully light up our Halifax, Bedford, and Dartmouth homes for many years. Newborns Like human infants, puppies and kittens have unique nutritional requirements setting them apart from adult dogs and cats. Our beloved puppies and […]
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