I Wish I had Known This Before I got my Puppy!
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The basic laws of new puppy ownership.
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New Puppy Checklist & Puppy Announcement Templates 🐾 ♥️ ✅
Read MoreHow to remove a Tick on my dog or cat?
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Fleas, Ticks and Mosquitoes Can Bug Pets, Too!🦟🥺🐶😺
Read MoreHoliday Tips to keeping your Pets Safe
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The Holiday Season is upon us. You don’t want to spend yours at the Animal Emergency Hospital…so here is a list of important tips to follow to keep your pets safe this Holiday Season.
Read MoreK9 Veterans Day - March 13
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HAPPY K9 VETERANS DAY🎖
March 13 is K9 Veterans Day in the USA. This is a day where homage is paid to all four-legged soldiers. Although we do not have a similar day in Canada, we should remember to honour the service given by our canine friends to our Canadian Military troops as well.
February is Dog Training Education Month
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February is Dog Training Education Month!🐶
This is the perfect time to think about simple ways training can improve life for both you and your pet.
Read MoreKeeping My Pet Safe during a Natural Disaster!
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Although we do not want to ever experience one of these - house fires, ice & snow storms, long term power outages, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters are becoming much more common.
Do you have an Emergency Evacuation Plan for you and your pet?
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Signs of Heatstroke in Cats and Dogs
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Dogs and cats are especially vulnerable to heat stroke because their furry bodies cannot sweat to dissipate heat. Instead, they pant or breathe rapidly to cool themselves. When they are unable to effectively cool themselves, their core temperature rises rapidly. This can lead to serious and sometimes fatal complications including seizures, organ failure and clotting problems.
Read MoreTips on How to include Pets in your Wedding!
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Do you consider your Pet to be an important part of your family? Then why not include them in your Wedding celebrations? More and more couples are choosing to include their pets in their wedding ceremonies and wedding vendors are being pushed to accommodate.
Read MoreHealthy Additions for your Dog's Diet
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Commercial pet treats can be high in calories, so if you are looking to add nutrients, vitamins, fruits and vegetables to your dog's diet as a healthier alternative, here are some suggestions:
Read MoreHorse Shedding Season Tips and Tricks - Horse Photographer that services Ottawa to Cornwall and everything in between!
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It’s always fun to see a horse’s coat go from woolly to smooth and sleek.
But, there is a down side. All that fur coming off is itchy and your horse may be rubbing on everything, to the point that they are rubbing off manes and tails – not good!
I’ve rounded up some helpful tips to ensure your horse is as comfortable as possible during shedding season so they can welcome summer with a shiny, healthy coat.
Speeding up the process
Horses start to shed when the day length increases. To encourage them to do so earlier in the season, artificial lighting can be used in the stall to mimic natural spring day length. Additionally, a late season full body clip will make hair shedding less obvious and can also remove some dead hair follicles. However, if it’s still cold out remember to blanket your horse as you’re getting rid of their warm winter coat.
Bathing
To encourage shedding, a soak overnight can loosen dead hair follicles followed by a shampoo bath. Bathing can help remove dead hairs and encourage shedding, but be careful not to over-bathe your horse. This can decrease natural oils and result in a dull coat or make your horse more prone to dermatitis.
Brushing
The thing you’ll need the most of to help your horse shed is “elbow grease.” It will take some regular, vigorous, daily brushing to help shed a thick winter coat out.
If the coat won’t shed…
This is common in older horses but does warrant further treatment. Should your horse be having difficulty shedding or show other coat abnormalities, consult your veterinarian.
Keep it Comfortable
Pay attention to whether your horse enjoys the grooming process as much as you do. Do they fuss around and have a hard time standing still while being groomed? Perhaps they aren’t as comfortable with the process as they could be. If not, you may need to work on handling with your horse to make it a less stressful experience.
Well-balanced Diet
As for skin and coat health, a well-balanced diet with an appropriate mineral and trace mineral supplementation is important for overall health including skin and coat.
Spring Safety Tips for your Pet
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Spring has finally sprung! Everyone wants to start spring cleaning, but household cleaning products can be very dangerous for your pets. Bleaches and soaps can irritate your pet's skin and can be deadly if ingested. Keep all cleaning supplies stored safely away and ensure your pet has been removed from the area where you are cleaning.
Read More10 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Pet This Summer - Ottawa Pet Photographer
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