Spring Skin Allergies in Pets As spring brings warmer weather and new growth, it also brings something more threatening—pollen. This yellow substance triggers irritating allergies in people and pets alike and can cause a wide variety of signs in suffering pets. Read...

How to Help Your Cat Safely Enjoy the Spring and Summer As the spring weather warms and summer approaches, you may be looking to enjoy the warmer weather with your pet. Try the following five ways to spice up your cat’s spring and summer. #1: Build your cat a catio...

Learn About Hairball Prevention for Your Cat As a cat owner, a few hairballs every now and then from your cat likely won't draw any special attention. But do you know why cats produce hairballs? Let’s take a closer look at why hairballs occur and what you need to do...

How to Protect Your Dog from Lyme Disease Black-legged, or deer, ticks are the species responsible for transmitting Lyme disease to dogs and people. Lyme disease can infect dogs in any region. Our team at Dufferin Veterinary Hospital would like you to learn how...

3 Ways to Respect Your Cat All cats are unique and display various behaviours. It's important as cat owners to respect our feline companions and cater to their needs. Here are three ways you can respect your cat and their unique natures. #1: Give your cat...

Danger Alert! Common Pet Toxins  Household toxins are a common source of pet poisoning, particularly in the kitchen or bathroom. However, potential hazards can lurk everywhere, including in your garage, garden, and cupboards. Brush up on your toxin knowledge to keep...

4 Ways to Show How Much You Love Your Pet on Valentine’s Day As February 14th approaches, you may be thinking of ways to show your sweetheart how much you love them. With the following suggestions, you can also include your four-legged friend in this holiday’s fun and...

The “Tooth” of the Matter: Why Dental X-Rays Are Important for Pet Oral Health When it comes to your pet’s oral health, we want the full picture of what is happening above and below the gumline. There is no better way to determine the extent of periodontal...

4 Reasons Why Pet Dental Care Should Be on Every Pet Owner’s New Year’s Resolutions List You know dental care is important for your furry pal, but did you know it’s so important? We think it should be on every pet owner’s New Year’s resolutions list. If regular pet...

3 Reasons Why Your Pet Needs Parasite Prevention 12 Months a Year With winter here, you may think that it's safe to skip a dose or two of your pet's parasite prevention medication. After all, you hardly venture outdoors in such conditions, so what pest could possibly...