Will My Pet Get Bored of Eating the Same Food?

Will My Pet Get Bored of Eating the Same Food? Cats and dogs actually have significantly less taste buds than humans do. In most cases they won’t notice the differences in flavors, instead they use texture and smell to experience their food in a very different way. But what about my picky [...]

Calling all Indoor Cats of Oakville. There is a new game to play!

Feed your cat like the tiger she really is. We keep our Oakville cats indoors to keep them safe from the potential dangers of the great outdoors. However, this sedentary lifestyle can lead to weight gain, bad behavior, boredom and abnormal sleeping patterns. What if you could find a way to: Entertain your cat Encourage [...]

A NEW TOOL FOR MAKING INFORMED PET FOOD DECISIONS

With thousands of pet food choices, it is confusing for pet owners and the veterinary healthcare team to make informed decisions about the best pet food for an individual pet. Our team is here to help their pet owners navigate the sea of pet nutrition information (and misinformation) to provide optimal nutrition for every pet [...]

DEBUNKING THE MYTHS BEHIND RAW DIETS

Myth: Dogs are related to wolves, therefore a raw diet is more natural. Truth: Domesticated dogs are not directly related to current Wolf species. Dogs and wolves are “canids”, they share a common ancestor. Also remember, wolves only live for up to 5 years in the wild, out dogs will hopefully live for 10-15 [...]

PET NUTRITION: THINK ABOUT NUTRIENTS NOT JUST INGREDIENTS

As pet owners we all want the same thing: to feed our pet a healthy, complete diet to promote a long and happy life. ​A big part of choosing the right diet for your pet is being able to accurately interpret the label on the back of the bag. You can't assume a pet food [...]

GRAIN FREE DIETS AND DCM

Dr. Andrew Chong from our cardiology department at Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital has made this handout for clients who are currently feeding their pets grain-free diets. ​Please take the time to read this if you currently are feeding a grain-free diet and would like more information on how it could be potentially linked to [...]

GRAIN FREE DIETS AND DCM

Recently the FDA has released a statement regarding grain free diets and a link to canine heart disease. At this point, we do not know the exact cause or link between grain free diets and heart disease in dogs. However, specialists can say with confidence there is a dietary factor that is harming the hearts [...]

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