Obesity is an all-too-common issue among pets, and it’s more than just a cosmetic concern. Those extra pounds can put your pet at risk for serious health problems, including joint pain, diabetes, and even heart disease. But the good news is, with the right approach to diet and exercise, you can help your pet maintain [...]

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 [...]

Looking for some kibble alternatives? There are some great resources for that! Hilary’s Blend “Complete and Balanced” Cook book – to be used with Hilary’s Blend supplement Balanceit.com – software allows you to create a diet for pet’s specific life stage, dietary sensitivities, and nutrient requirements. To be used with the Balanceit supplement. Designed [...]

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 [...]

Did you know our online vet store offers 10% off of all recurring food orders? Ordering online allows you to: Order 24/7 – from anywhere Guarantee your order will be ready and waiting for you when you come in to pick it up Set-up a recurring AutoOrder and never run out AND save up [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]