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The articles and information in your Everyday Guidebook is provided by sponsors from across Canada who believe in building community by connecting neighbours. To help strengthen these connections, they have made a commitment to share these useful articles on everyday topics for your benefit. You will find that many items apply across Canada, while some are specific to your region or Province.
Minimizing and Copeing with Pet Allergies
February 18, 2009 -- Persons
who have allergies to dogs or cats are actually allergic to the saliva,
dander (i.e. shed skin) and the secretions from the hair glands of
...
Doggy Boarding - What do you need to know?
May 29, 2008 -- (NC)-As much as you may want to, sometimes taking your dog on a trip
isn't realistic. Perhaps you're going away on business, or the journey is too
f...
Several Humane Techniques Available to Keep Cats From Digging in Gardens
April 28, 2008 -- The reason why cats dig up soil is possibly because the texture of the soil lends itself so well to covering up stool.
To stop this behaviour, you...
Pet-proofing your yard
April 25, 2008 -- It’s spring! You’ve been looking forward all winter to being outdoors
with both your dog and your garden. But now you remember that to dogs,
seedlin...
Pets are what they eat! Why feeding the right type of food can help your pet's smile and health.
January 24, 2008 -- Pets are what they eat! Why feeding the right type of food can help your pet's smile and health(NC)-In a recent survey conducted by the Canadian Veter...
Why does my fish have white spots?
December 18, 2007 -- Question: Why does my fish have white spots? Introduction White spot disease or Ich (pronounced “ik”) is very common in fish. It can easily decimate a...
Dogs Get Cold Feet in Winter Too!
December 18, 2007 -- It is upsetting and often perplexing when we see our pet experience signs of discomfort; even if it is short-lived and intermittent. However, paw irri...
Weight Loss a Challenge but Possible in Pets
November 29, 2007 -- Weight Loss a Challenge but Possible in Pets The single most important step in any weight-reduction program is the acknowledgement that obesity is un...
Tail Chasing Can be a Behavioural or Medical Problem
November 20, 2007 -- Tail chasing is actually normal behaviour among dogs. In fact, behaviourists feel it is an integral part of a dog's play repertoire. It only becomes a...
Normal Foaling
November 20, 2007 -- Not everyone will witness the miracle of the birth of a foal. Even if you live on a breeding farm, it is well known that mares like to have their babi...
Loss of weight and body condition in senior pets
November 12, 2007 -- Loss of weight and body condition in senior pets Better veterinary care, home care, nutrition, and treatment of medical and surgical problems in senio...
Cats Through History: Ancient History and Evolution
October 25, 2007 -- The feline species dates back to very ancient times. We figure that the wildcats have been around for about 40 million years, give or take a few!The c...
Catnip: The Drug of Choice for Cats
October 25, 2007 -- Catnip has been a popular stimulant for cats for a long time. Over the years, it has been found to illicit intensely pleasurable reactions in most, bu...
Animals Can Suffer From Asthma
October 25, 2007 -- Asthma is a disease that can affect both dogs and cats. It results in an obstruction of the airways when the bronchi (the air passages in the lungs) f...
Rabies
October 25, 2007 -- Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the central nervous system of warm-blooded animals, including humans. Once symptoms appear, rabies is always fa...
Benefits of Neutering Male Dogs
October 25, 2007 -- Neutering (called castration when performed on male dogs) is recommended for all dogs, with the exception of those that are to be used for breeding pu...
Foot and Mouth Disease
October 25, 2007 -- Foot and Mouth Disease is a severe, highly communicable viral disease of cattle and swine. It also affects sheep, goats, deer and other cloven-hoofed ...
Feeding Goats
October 25, 2007 -- Goats have been domesticated since 10,000 BC, which is longer than sheep or cattle. This early association with man was likely related to the goats' a...
Caring for your Pot Bellied Pig
October 25, 2007 -- Pot Bellied Pigs (Syn: Vietnamese Miniature Pot Bellied Pigs, Chinese Potbellied Pig)If you don't already have a pot bellied pig in your home, read th...
Welcome your pets home
December 7, 2006 --
Welcome your pets home
By Cheryll Gillespie
An important question to ask: Where will you bathe the dog?
M...
Keep Your Ferret in Good Health for Life
November 8, 2006 -- Keep Your Ferret in Good Health for Life
The ferret (Mustela putorious) is an active, playful pet that enjoys human companionship. They are docile a...
Canine Influenza
October 13, 2006 --
What is canine influenza and what precautions should dog owners take to protect their dogs from contracting the virus?
What is canine inf...
The Role of the Veterinarian on the Farm
October 13, 2006 -- The Role of the Veterinarian on the Farm
Because Prevention is the Best Medicine Preventative medicine and herd health management can yield the grea...
Summer Pet Protection
August 14, 2006 --
Summer Pet Protection
The onset of summer brings sunny days, warm temperatures and a plethora of outdoor activities for people and t...
Heartworm Caused by Mosquitoes
July 12, 2006 -- Heartworm Caused by Mosquitoes
Heartworm disease is caused by a parasite called Dirofilaria immitis, which lives in the right side of the heart and ...
Pre-planning Minimizes Stress
July 12, 2006 -- Pre-planning Minimizes Stress of Introducing a New Pet into the Home
Most pets react well to the introduction of a new pet into the family. In the c...
Keep Your Hamster in Good Health for Life
May 11, 2006 -- A typical day for the hamster entails running the equivalent horizontal distance of 2 miles (3.2 km). The Syrian hamster is the most common pet specie...
The Aggressive Cat
April 13, 2006 -- The cat that bites or scratches its owner exhibits behaviour which can be very disconcerting and confusing. The most common cause of aggression can be...
Keep Your Ferret in Good Health for Life
March 13, 2006 -- The ferret (Mustela putorious) is an active, playful pet that enjoys human companionship. They are docile and should be handled gently from an early a...
Modern Dental Care for Pets
February 13, 2006 -- A quiet revolution has occurred in veterinary dentistry and you need to know about it, because early intervention dental care programs prevent more th...
Hair Coat Shedding Related to Seasons
January 11, 2006 -- While excessive hair shedding is a common complaint heard among pet owners, in most cases, the shedding is usually normal. An understanding of why dog...
Introducing Your Cat to Your Newborn Baby
December 12, 2005 -- Cats can have a whole spectrum of responses to a new baby. Curiosity is a big one! They want to sniff and identify this noisy newcomer! This unbridled...
Keep your Goldfish in Good Health for Life
October 12, 2005 -- Goldfish (Carassium auratus) are often the first type of fish that people will buy as pets. They are very easy to care for and are graceful to watch; ...
Chocolate is Sweet...but can be Deadly
September 12, 2005 -- Chocolate and cocoa contain both of the methylxanthines,theobromine and caffeine which can be toxic to animals if fed to excess. Most dangerous is bak...
Clipping Hair Coat Removes Natural Insulation
August 9, 2005 -- Many owners clip their dog's long hair coat in the belief that this will keep their dog cool during the hot summer days. Unfortunately, this is not th...
Some Pets Unable to Tolerate Dairy Products
July 4, 2005 -- While milk is not necessary to a dog's (or cat's) diet, it can be a treat if given from time to time. However, some pets cannot tolerate milk because ...
How to Trim Your Pet's Nails
June 6, 2005 -- Just as we do, pets need a manicure from time to time. Nails left too long can cause pain and lameness for animals due to deviation of the toes. It is...
Snuffles in Rabbits
May 5, 2005 -- The formal term for "snuffles" is nasal catarrh or pasteurellosis. This condition is caused by a bacterium called Pasteurella multocida, and sometimes...
Putting Your Pet on a Diet
April 4, 2005 -- If you are thinking of putting your pet on a diet, you must consider the pet's overall lifestyle. The two most important factors that will require cha...
Heartworm Caused by Mosquitoes
March 1, 2005 -- Heartworm disease is caused by a parasite called Dirofilaria immitis, which lives in the right side of the heart and the adjacent blood vessels. Its p...
Two Kinds of Birdcages are Suitable for Birds
February 1, 2005 -- Birdcages come in all shapes and sizes, and unfortunately, many are designed more for their appearance and ornamental value than their practicality. F...
Repetitive Behaviour May be Sign of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
January 10, 2005 -- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, also known as stereotypic behaviour or stereotypy, is characterized by acts that are repetitive, constant and appear to...
Children Must be Taught How to Handle Pets
December 13, 2004 -- Many children, especially very young ones, do not realize that pets are living animals and not toys. Failing to teach a child how to handle pets prope...
Pets Can Suffer From Separation Anxiety Too
November 15, 2004 -- It is not unusual for pets to experience anxiety under certain circumstances, such as a visit to the veterinarian or when exposed to a new environment...
Dental Procedures for Pets - What's Involved?
October 18, 2004 -- According to Dr. Fraser Hale, a board certified veterinary dental specialist at the Hale Veterinary Clinic in Guelph, Ontario, here are some things to...
Keeping Pets off Furniture Poses a Real Challenge
September 20, 2004 -- It is not unusual for cats (and some dogs, for that matter!) to jump up on furniture, tables, and counters. If they do so when the owners are present,...
Giving a Cat a Pill
August 18, 2004 -- Giving a cat a pill is an art as well as a science! Though many cats tolerate pill administration, it is not unusual for kitty to have her own strong ...
Feeding Swine
August 18, 2004 -- Pigs are omnivores like people! This means that their natural diet includes plant and animal sources of nutrition. Modern swine facilities take a grea...
Bite Prevention Tips
August 18, 2004 -- We all love our pets, and though they are usually gentle and tolerant, bite wounds are in reality, very common. Statistics show that it is most often ...
A Quick Snapshot of Life as a Zoo Veterinarian
August 18, 2004 -- Dr. Sandie Black, Head of Veterinary Services at the Calgary Zoo Animal Health Centre has some interesting things to say about being a zoo veterinaria...
Pet Obesity
July 26, 2004 -- Obesity is one of the most common nutritional medical disorders affecting companion animals, with approximately 24-40% of pets being classified as ove...
Grass eating is not uncommon
July 26, 2004 -- Grass eating occurs frequently among dogs and cats and it is thought to be normal behaviour. Feral cats, (i.e. cats that roam free in the wild), eat g...
Is a Horse (or Pony) Right for Me?
July 26, 2004 -- The sound of a gentle nicker that greets you, and a warm-breathed nuzzle with a soft nose, the thunder of hooves, and the special relationship that a ...
Keep Your Bird in Good Health for Life
July 5, 2004 --
There exists a pet bird for all particular tastes, from a singer, to a talker, to a whistler, to a playful friend who loves to be caressed. Ea...
Keep your Iguana in Good Health for Life
July 5, 2004 -- Iguana iguana (green iguana) is the most common pet iguana species. They are herbivores so their nutrients come from plant material such as fruit, veg...
When pets go missing
June 21, 2004 -- When Pets go Missing
When a pet goes missing from its home it is important to act quickly. The faster word is spread about a missing pet, the...
Safe Air Travel for Pets
March 23, 2004 -- Safe Air Travel for Pets
As a rule, pets travel very well but air travel can be a very stressful and traumatic experience for them. In order to mini...
Bees Sting Pets Too!!
March 23, 2004 -- Bees Sting Pets Too!!!
Summertime is wonderful for outdoor activities for your pet, but can result in exposure to bees, wasps, hornets, ants, and ot...
Summer Pet Protection
March 23, 2004 -- Summer Pet Protection
The onset of summer brings sunny days, warm temperatures and a plethora of outdoor activities for people and their pets. Here ...
Hairballs in Cats
March 23, 2004 -- Hairballs in Cats
Everyone who has ever owned a cat knows about those special offerings that cats leave at selected spots around the house! Note tha...
Nursing Puppies and Kittens
March 23, 2004 -- Nursing Puppies and Kittens
When puppies and kittens nurse, they sometimes get a little too vigorous! Especially those little healthy babies! Nipple...
Can animals get allergies just like people?
March 23, 2004 -- Can animals get allergies just like people?
An allergy is a condition characterized by the exuberantly rejection by the body of something it sees as...
Living the High Life - Apartment Living for Pets
March 23, 2004 -- Living the High Life - Apartment Living for Pets
High above the cities and towns of our nation, pets are enjoying the apartment life. Having a pet i...
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