Archive for February 2026

Household Items that may be Harmful to Your Puppy There are many hazardous items around your home that may lead to a very sick puppy. If your dog gets into any of the following, call us or call an emergency animal hospital. 1. Human Food Some foods that we eat may not be well tolerated…

Brushing Teeth Starting to brush your puppy’s teeth at a young age can be a pleasant and fun experience. You should aim to brush their teeth daily (ideally!) because by the time dogs reach the age of 3, 80% of them will have some degree of dental disease. The extent of dental disease depends on…

Taking the stress out of nail trimming 1. Learn how to do it. Before training your dog, make sure you know how to trim the nails and how to use the equipment. Learn the anatomy of the toenail, how to identify the blood supply inside the nail (“quick”), what to do if you trim a…

Microchipping A microchip ID is a small transmitter that emits a unique identification number when a scanner passes over it. Personal information is not stored on the chip. Some benefits of microchipping is that it can reunite you with a lost pet, serve as proof of ownership in a dispute, or even mean the difference…

Spay or Neuter It is recommended that most dogs be spayed (female) or castrated/neutered (male) around 6 months of age. Larger breed dogs can wait a bit longer, as there are new studies showing that early spay/castration can affect their joint health in later life. If you have a large breed dog, our veterinarians will…

Deworming Puppies are normally dewormed by the veterinarian, even if they are not showing signs of being infected. Puppies are small and cannot afford to be infected or lose nutrients that their tiny growing bodies require. They can become extremely ill much quicker than an adult dog and as a result they are vulnerable to…

Puppy Vaccinations When a puppy is first born, its immune system is not fully mature yet. It is very easy for a puppy to become infected with a variety of illnesses. The mother offers them some protection initially by nursing and offering maternal antibodies, and this will initially help with the puppy’s immunity. How long…