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...

4 DIY Holiday Toys for Your Pet Calling all DIY-ers! It's the season of gift-giving, so consider making something for your beloved furry friend! Pets are wonderful gift recipients. They appreciate anything you give them, regardless of how much time or money you spend....

3 Invigorating Indoor Activities for Pets When bad weather strikes and your pet is going stir-crazy from being cooped up indoors, turn to indoor enrichment activities. These games will exercise not only your furry pal’s body but also their mind, allowing them to burn...

Feast Without Fear: How to Make a Safe Thanksgiving Feast for Your Pet Thanksgiving is almost here, and just like how it may be one of your favorite holidays, it may also be your pet's due to the table scraps they might scavenge! If you're planning on giving your pet...

5 Myths about Cancer in Pets Did you know that November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month? In honor of National Pet Cancer Awareness Month, our team at Dufferin Veterinary Hospital wants to reveal the truth behind common myths about cancer in pets. Learn what...

Halloween is a holiday filled with treats, but keeping your pet safe doesn’t have to be very tricky. As long as you keep your pet away from the candy bowl and save it for trick-or-treaters, you can both have a fun, safe October 31. When celebrating the spookiest...