Holidays

Don’t make Christmas a mistletoe misery Poinsettia, mistletoe and holly. They’re all plants we associate with Christmas but did you know they’re poisonous to cats and dogs? They’re not alone either — several popular household plants are toxic. Surveys show almost 10% of cats and dogs have fallen ill after eating foliage. Of those, 43% needed urgent veterinary … Continue Reading...

Halloween can be lots of fun for children and adults. Although, it isn’t always the best time for dogs. While many people think holidays with fireworks are the worst for dogs, many pets can get quite stressed during Halloween. A dog that doesn’t take too well to strange noises can get quite upset through Halloween. … Continue Reading...

It turns out, they do! Dogs love snow. So, in the wake of the Polar Vortex and blizzard season, we asked experts the burning question: why do dogs love snow so much? Stanley Coren, a scientist and Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia and expert in canine psychology, said that many dogs … Continue Reading...