Dogs · Seasonal care
Winter Dog Care in Canada
Why there is no single “too cold” temperature, what road salt actually does to paws, and the winter hazards that put Canadian dogs in front of a vet.
9 min read
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Dogs · Health
Puppy Vaccination Schedule in Canada
Why the puppy series is several appointments rather than one, what core and non-core actually mean here, and which parts a veterinarian decides rather than an article.
9 min read
Pet health · Preventative care
Parasite Prevention in Canada, by Region and Season
Heartworm has a date and ticks have a map — and both are Canadian. Where blacklegged ticks are actually established, why prevention starts on 1 June, and the month everyone stops too early.
8 min read
Pet health · Procedures
Spaying and Neutering in Canada: Timing, Cost and Recovery
“Six months” is still right for a lot of animals and is no longer the answer for large-breed dogs. What the timing turns on, and the two Canadian costs nobody mentions.
5 min read
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