For those of you who have been with us last year and the year before, you know what February brings. For those of you that have been with us a shorter amount of time, let me fill you in on what happens in February. February is dental month. What this means is that we offer a 10% discount on our dental cleaning services along with a 1.81 kg (or 4 lb bag) of t/d food for cats or a 2.6kg (or 5 lb) bag of t/d food for dogs. 

Many people think that their cat or dog don't need a dental cleaning because they eat dry food or because they are too young. The fact of the matter is that pets, after the age of two, need a yearly dental cleaning just like people do. Although brushing, chewing on dental bones, and eating hard food that is formulated to help with teeth cleaning do help, bacteria and tartar can still build up. Over time, bacteria can build up on your pet's teeth which can lead to gum disease like gingivitis or worse, parodontitis. The complications of such an infection can lead to kidney and heart disease along with bad breath, tooth decay and bleeding of the gums. Like I've always said, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

To prevent these diseases and more expensive treatments later on, book your pet for a dental cleaning in the up coming month (February/2012) and save 10% plus a free bag of food. Appointment slots do fill up quickly so book early! 

**Medi Cal has also decided to join for the dental month! You can receive a free...

We have heard it many times, "but it is winter time, how can I have fleas?"

         We aren't buried in snow except on our glorious mountains and we don't get overly hot during the summer. We live in a temperament climate, and although that might save us from some of nature's more unpleasant extremes and give us beautiful, enjoyable weather in the summer, it also provides a perfect breeding ground for fleas. It gets neither cold enough or hot enough in the mainland or coastal areas of BC to completely kill off the fleas in any of the seasons.

Well just how do I get fleas? I didn't see any fleas on any of the animals my dog or cat came in contact with!  

        Fully formed adult fleas are usually smaller than two millimeters in length. Eggs and and larvae are even smaller. Unless an infestation is quite bad, the chances of actually being able to see fleas on a cat or a dog at first glance are miniscule. Not only that, but if your cat or dog are left outside unattended, you might not see every animal that they may come in contact with. Even wild animals can have fleas and deposit them in your yard and be spread to your pet from just being out in the yard or even on a hike.

Now I have fleas, what do I do?

          There are several things that we would recommend you to do. First, to...