Poisonous Plants for Dogs Keeping Kilo the Pug Safe in the Garden I recently read that there are hundreds of potentially poisonous plants for dogs. I am not a knowledgeable gardener by any stretch. However, I have been working with my husband on the little front garden in our new house over the last few weeks. I like a good mix of green and white plants, as well as … [Read more...] about Poisonous Plants for Dogs
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Summer Health and Fitness For Dogs
Summer Health and Fitness For Dogs Get Fit for the Summer Is your dog overweight? The sun is shining and the weather is warming up! What a great time to shape up- both for you and your dog. Is your best friend a healthy weight and size? Over 30% of dogs (and humans) are not. Obesity is one of the single biggest preventable health risks to our pets. We all want our … [Read more...] about Summer Health and Fitness For Dogs
Have A Happy And Safe Canada Day!
Have A Happy And Safe Canada Day! History of Canada Day July 1st has been a day of national celebration and festivities since 1868. Canadians across the country and around the world show their pride in their history, culture and achievements. Today we honour the enactment of the Constitution Act, 1867 (then called the British North America Act, 1867). It united three … [Read more...] about Have A Happy And Safe Canada Day!
How to Keep Your Dog Safe This Holiday Season
Dog Mom Tips For Keeping Your Dog Safe This Holiday Season It's hard to believe that my rescue pug Kilo, has been part of our family for over two years now. My girls even call him "the favourite child". Kilo is very food motivated, very resourceful and very anxious around strangers. He loves being with the family and getting attention and he likes routine. He does not like … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Dog Safe This Holiday Season
What Should I Do If My Dog Eats Chocolate?
Chocolate is a tasty treat for humans that can be fatally toxic for dogs. It is probably one of the most common forms of poisoning in dogs, so it’s vital to know what to do if it happens to your dog like it did to mine. Kilo the Pug stole and devoured a whole tray of dark chocolate and walnut brownies when we were first fostering him. I rushed him to my vet and the vet … [Read more...] about What Should I Do If My Dog Eats Chocolate?