When it comes to dental health, pet owners sometimes forget how important good dental health is for their four-legged friends. Keeping your pet's teeth healthy, by brushing their teeth, and taking them to the vet every few years for a proper teeth cleaning, is something that should be part of the overall health care plan for your pet. Bella, who is 4 1/2 years old, is … [Read more...] about Dental Health In Pets ~ Advice From Dr Ryan Llera
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How To Help Protect Your Dog From Ticks – Advice From Dr. Ryan Llera
You may remember Dr. Ryan Llera from his last guest post on Canadian Blog House where he provided some advice about homemade pet safe treats. How To Help Protect Your Dogs From Ticks Dr. Llera is back and ready to help us, and our dogs, face tick season. He's got some great advice on how to protect your dog from ticks. We may still have snow on the ground in many parts of … [Read more...] about How To Help Protect Your Dog From Ticks – Advice From Dr. Ryan Llera
Keeping Your Pets Safe Over The Holidays
As the owner of a dog who, at almost three years old, still loves to get into things, keeping my pets safe over the holidays is a big concern for me. If left to her own devices, Guinness would get into just about anything she could. LEGO pieces? She loves those. Pens or lip balms? Those are great fun to chew. Paper and cardboard boxes are also two favourites. ANY … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Pets Safe Over The Holidays
Homemade Pet Safe Treats ~ Advice From Dr. Ryan Llera
Finding homemade pet safe treats that are both safe AND tasty for our pets can be a difficult task. That's why I'm thrilled to introduce to you pet expert Dr. Ryan Llera, veterinarian with the Kingston Veterinary Clinic. My friend, Dr. Llera, agreed to share his tips on healthy and safe pet treats for our furry friends, with a recommendation for 2 different pet safe homemade … [Read more...] about Homemade Pet Safe Treats ~ Advice From Dr. Ryan Llera
Helping Bella With SierraSil’s Leaps And Bounds
"Oh dear. I notice your dog has a luxating patella." These words were spoken by Bella's vet the last time I brought her in for her annual examination. A "luxating patella"? I'd never heard of this term before. The doctor explained Bella's condition to me, but of course I had to come home and Google it. From the PetMD website: "Patellar luxation occurs when … [Read more...] about Helping Bella With SierraSil’s Leaps And Bounds