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The holidays bring much with them, including celebrations, decorations and unfortunately, potential hazards for our pets. Make sure this holiday season is all of the fun it should be, and none of the pain it could be for you and your dog by checking out these holiday safety tips. Keep decorations out of reach: [...]

What is GDV or Bloat? GDV - otherwise known as gastric dilation - volvulus (or sometimes just "bloat") is probably one of the most feared words in veterinary medicine. It carries a poor prognosis unless diagnosed and treated quickly. In GDV the stomach distends with a combination of food and fluid and becomes so [...]

It’s that time of year again when your dog will be exposed to the frightening sounds of fireworks. While some dogs may not be bothered by fireworks, others can become very scared, try to hide or even flee. As pet owners, it’s our responsibility to keep our pets safe. Here are a few tips and [...]

Are you watching your cat scratching or shaking her ears? Do their ears seem sore? Then it’s time to visit your Veterinarian to have them checked out. There is a good chance that they may have ear mites (which are commonly mistaken for dirty ears). These nasty mites cause a dark black discharge which [...]

As a Veterinary Technician, I have witness euthanasia daily throughout my 36-year career. I want to share a few things that every pet owner should know to help their pets transition. It's Okay to Cry. Please do not apologize for crying. I want you to understand that I understand! The day I no longer [...]

Animals age more quickly than humans. In fact, dogs are considered seniors at age seven and cats at eight years of age! Similar to humans, animals become more prone to a number of age-related problems as they grow older, including heart disease, kidney disease, osteoarthritis and cancer. At Little Paws Animal Clinic we celebrate [...]

Why do dogs bite? All dogs can bite, but perhaps a better question is why and could it have been prevented? In the case of children, very often the dog is giving us many warning signs, but these signs are not understood by the youngster and sadly not understood by the dog’s owners in [...]

As the usage of marijuana has grown due legalization in Canada Veterinarians have experienced a steady growth of marijuana toxicity in pets.  Pet Poison Helpline has experienced a 200% increase in calls concerning marijuana toxicity in the last 5 years with more states in the US legalizing marijuana (or medical marijuana). Not everyone is [...]

Water Safety Tips Swimming is a great way to keep your pet active and cool in the hot summer months. Let’s face it, some of us could not keep our pets out of the water if we tried.  So here are a few water safety tips to help you out with your swimming furry [...]

For most of Canada the peak season is May through June, however we are exceptionally lucky here in Vancouver, and enjoy weather that is favorable for all year long flea activity! Yeah! Every Season is Flea Season in Vancouver! FLEAS IN FACT HAVE A LIFE CYCLE and understanding is the key to better control [...]