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Famous Dogs
Famous Dogs As a Calgary dog veterinarian clinic, we love all breeds of dogs and cats. We strive to be the best vet in Calgary, and while the work we do is serious, we thought we’d have some fun today on the blog. Today we’ve decided to take a look at...
Everything You Need to Know About Hairballs
A Trichobezoar, more commonly known as a hairball, is a clump of undigested hair that is sometimes spit up by cats. Typically, the hairball is damp due to digestive fluids that it absorbs, and is usually shaped like a cylinder, as opposed to a ball – as the name hairball would imply. Hairballs are typically around an inch in length but can be bigger or smaller and usually match the color of your cat’s fur.
How to Bathe a Cat
How to Bathe a Cat Compared to their non-domesticated brothers and sisters in the wild, cats stay clear of being exposed to water in the home. Cats don’t actually need to be bathed all that often, as they groom themselves naturally. Just regular brushing...
How to Leave Dogs Home Alone
How to Leave Dogs Home Alone At one point or another, you’ll find yourself at a point when you’ll need to leave your dog home alone. Before leaving your dog alone for long periods, you need to teach them how to amuse himself until you return. There’s a...
Creating the Perfect Snake Enclosure
Creating the Perfect Snake Enclosure Snakes make wonderful pets, they are easy to care for and beautiful to look at. If you’re considering getting a snake, or already have one, you’ll want to be sure your snake is as happy and healthy as possible. This...
How to House Train a Cat
How to House Train a Cat Unlike dogs, kittens and cats are easy to house train. In fact, you don’t have to train a cat to use a litter box at all. Your cat’s instincts will tell it to bury its stools in the litter box that you provided. Litter Containers...
What Can Dogs Not Eat?
What Can Dogs Not Eat? It’s well known that dogs love to explore the world around them with their mouths. As many dog owners know, not everything they put in their mouth is good for them, and often what we take for granted can be extremely harmful to our...
Taking Care of Exotic Pets During Winter
Taking Care of Exotic Pets During Winter If you’re like the many Canadians who own exotic pets, you know that their needs are a little different than the traditional dog or cat. You’ll also know that your exotic pet needs certain conditions in order to be...
Fun things to do with your dog during Fall
Fun things to do with your dog during Fall As we exit summer and begin to enter Fall, many pet owners want to enjoy the remaining sunny days before the snow blankets the city. Luckily, there’s a variety of fun activity that you and your dog can enjoy...
Exotic Pets You Can Own Today!
Exotic Pets You Can Own Today! For those looking for a bit more variety in their household, these exotic pets won’t disappoint! It’s estimated that over 20 million Americans own exotic pets, with popularity for these sometime surprising pets growing over...