How to keep your dog safe in extremely cold temperatures
The artic freeze is expected to continue into the New Year, with more spells of heavy snow on the way.
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Jordan Kawchuk
- Dec 28, 2021
- 3 min
Should dogs be allowed to share our beds?
Half of pup parents share their sheets - but are they getting enough sleep?
Jordan Kawchuk
- Dec 20, 2021
- 3 min
11 holiday hazards for dogs to watch out for at home this festive season
From food to tinsel, what looks festive to us may be a hazard for your pup. Here's how to easily avoid accidents.
Jordan Kawchuk
- Oct 20, 2021
- 4 min
14 surprising foods your dog should never eat
From garlic to grapes, these human foods should never leave people plates.
Jordan Kawchuk
- Oct 18, 2021
- 5 min
The great crate debate: Is crate training your dog necessary or cruel?
As the debate continues, we look at the benefits of responsible crate training as well as when not to crate.
Jordan Kawchuk
- Sep 15, 2021
- 3 min
As many return to offices, here's how to help your dog adjust to post-pandemic life
Experts share tips on minimizing separation anxiety and making the transition easier for pandemic pups.
Jordan Kawchuk
- Aug 27, 2021
- 5 min
Can dogs be vegan? Vancouver vegans and their dogs: The great diet debate
Meatless meals for veggie dogs are out there - but is it the best choice? Owners and experts have their say.
Rachel Dickerson
- Aug 26, 2021
- 2 min
How to indulge your pup in some TLC with a home massage that's proven to relieve stress
A regular rub down can improve the life of your pooch and relieve stress and anxiety.
Rachel Dickerson
- Aug 17, 2021
- 2 min
New research by UBC proves that cuddling dogs is actually good for your health
University of British Columbia researchers at the Okanagan campus looked into what exactly makes us so happy when we spend time with dogs.
Jordan Kawchuk
- Aug 6, 2021
- 2 min
'Unusual' strain of kennel cough is spreading aggressively between B.C. dogs
BC SPCA warns dog owners of the highly contagious strain, first seen in Kamloops and surrounding areas.
Jordan Kawchuk
- Aug 3, 2021
- 3 min
Give a dog a cone? The real scoop on ice cream and your dog
Is it okay to share an ice cream with your pup, or should you be avoiding it altogether?
Jordan Kawchuk
- Jul 27, 2021
- 2 min
Heat stroke and your dog: How hot is too hot?
Vancouver vets share signs of heat stroke in dogs, and how to spot if your pup is overheating.
Cheryl Cole
- Jun 30, 2021
- 2 min
As weather warning continues, Vancouver vets share tips on how to protect your pups
Extreme heat wave becomes less intense, but these tips could still help save a dog's life.
Cheryl Cole
- Jun 22, 2021
- 3 min
Yaletown vet warns of increased cases of marijuana toxicity in dogs locally
Plus what to do if you suspect your pup has consumed cannabis.
Cheryl Cole
- Feb 9, 2021
- 3 min