As the temperature drops and winter sets in, it’s essential to ensure the well-being and happiness of our furry companions. Cold weather brings unique challenges for pet owners, but with the right knowledge and care, you can keep your pets healthy, exercised, and content. In this blog post, we’ll explore some helpful tips to help you navigate the cold weather while prioritizing your pet’s needs. 1. Embrace Short Walks and Indoor Play: When the weather outside is frightful, it’s understandable that you may want to limit your pet’s exposure to the cold. Instead of skipping walks altogether, consider shorter walks...
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Halloween is a delightful time filled with imaginative costumes, intriguing decorations, and adorable trick-or-treaters. As devout pet lovers, we need to ensure our canine companions have a stress-free and enjoyable Halloween. . Here are six vital tips to help your dog have a furrific Halloween in Edmonton, Alberta. Gradual Introduction to Decorations Halloween decorations can appear intimidating to your pet. Reduce their fear by introducing these items gradually. By letting your dog explore these unfamiliar objects at their own pace and rewarding their curiosity with treats, you can help create positive associations. Desensitizing Your Dog to Doorbells and Trick-Or-Treaters The...
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As summer winds down and the back-to-school season looms, it’s important to consider how changing routines can affect our cherished pets. Just like children, our furry friends thrive on structure and consistency. In this blog post, we’ll provide an in-depth guide to help you establish seamless back-to-school routines for your beloved pets, ensuring their well-being and contentment during this transitional period. Gradual Schedule Adjustments: Pets are creatures of habit, and abrupt changes can be overwhelming for them. To ease the transition, gradually adjust their schedules a week or two before the school routine begins. This includes meal times, walks, playtime,...
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Dog training is an essential aspect of owning a pet and ensuring that they are well-behaved, well-adjusted and prepared to handle any situation life may throw at them with confidence and ease. There are two main approaches to dog training: one-on-one training and group classes. In this blog, we will discuss the differences between the two and help you determine which option is best for you and your furry friend. One-on-One Training: One-on-one training is exactly what it sounds like: a private training session between you and your dog and a professional trainer. This type of training is ideal for...
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As March is pet poison prevention month and human error is the number one reason that leads to pets eating something they shouldn’t, here are three tips to keep your pets safe from harmful toxins: Keep all hazardous substances out of reach: Make sure to store any hazardous substances such as cleaning agents, pesticides, insecticides, and medications in secure cabinets or high shelves that are inaccessible to your pets. This will help prevent accidental ingestion, which can lead to serious illness or even death. Be mindful of common household plants: Some common household plants such as lilies, daffodils, and azaleas...
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If you are a pet owner in Sherwood Park, Alberta, it is important to understand the importance of licensing your pet. Pet licensing is not only a requirement by law, but it also provides numerous benefits for both pet owners and the community. In this blog post, we will discuss why pet licensing is so important and what it entails. Why License Your Pet? Legal Requirements: In Sherwood Park, all pets must be licensed according to the Animal Licensing Bylaw. This bylaw requires all pet owners to obtain a license for each pet they own and to renew it annually....
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It’s that time of the year again! You can’t deny that fall in Edmonton is stunning, but we all know it doesn’t last very long around here. That’s why you and your fur-baby have got to go for a fall adventure as soon as you can! From beautiful walks through gardens and trails, to short trips out of the city, to exploring markets, there is something for literally everyone and their dog to do this season. Here are our favourite pup-friendly fall activities in the Edmonton area! The Edmonton Corn Maze What an iconic fall outing! Located just southwest of...
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Did you know that July is National Pet Hydration Month? Don’t get us wrong, hydration is important all year round. Water is the basis for the biological processes and reactions that keep our pets alive, and also aids in the transport of essential nutrients and substances around their bodies! However, during the warm Edmonton summer months, our pets are at a greater risk for heat-related illness and dehydration. This is why we take July as the month to raise awareness about the importance of hydration. What Happens When Your Pet Is Dehydrated? On hot days, our pups lose more water...
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Cats are known to boast about their independence, which has awarded them the reputation of being pretty low-maintenance pets, at least compared to dogs. But is that really the case? Definitely not! Our feline friends require a great deal of mental and physical stimulation, and social interaction. When these needs aren’t fulfilled, our cats become bored and can start to exhibit anxiety, aggression, excessive grooming, and undesirable behaviours like bathroom accidents and furniture scratching. There’s nothing low maintenance about that! Enrichment To The Rescue! Enriching your cat’s environment boosts their mental and physical health by keeping them stimulated, engaged, and active....
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With June being National Pet Preparedness Month, and July 15 being National Pet Fire Safety Day, now is the time to talk about being all things prepared with your pets! Of course, it’s no fun planning for things to go wrong, but as we like to say: we prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Originally, National Pet Preparedness Month was set for June to mark the start of hurricane season as a reminder to families to include their pets in their emergency plans. Lucky for us in Edmonton, we don’t have to particularly worry about hurricanes, but...
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May is Lyme disease awareness month in Canada. Lyme disease is a bacterial illness that affects both humans and pets. It is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected tick, which like to occupy wooded and grassy areas like Edmonton’s River Valley. If the disease spreads through the body it can have devastating effects. The unfortunate thing about Lyme disease in dogs is that it is fairly common and can easily go unnoticed. What does Lyme disease look like in dogs? Lyme disease bacteria tends to localize in a dog’s kidneys and joints. This causes symptoms such as:...
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Edmonton is home to many great things. Most notably the River Valley, Dog Jogs, and a fantastic collection of pet-friendly patios! We don’t know about you but we are so excited for patio season and even more excited that so many of our favourite local spots welcome our pups. Our goal is to visit as many pet-friendly places on this list as we can. We hope to add our personal reviews and pictures as we do so! We hope that you can find a patio on this list that you love and can enjoy with the whole family. Wherever you...
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