As pet owners, we commonly find a groove in our furry friends’ routines. But unlike older dogs, we can always learn a new trick. One of the best ways to spruce up our knowledge of pet care is to [...]
Dr. John Littlejohn was destined to become a veterinarian. Growing up on a farm outside a small Southwestern Ontario town named Highgate, the Woodbine Animal Clinic founder developed a passion [...]
Thoughtful pet owners usually breathe a sigh of relief as the calendar year comes to an end. You’ve been diligent with your flea and tick treatments for most of the year and now, you can finally [...]
It’s a big decision for an individual or family to welcome a new pet into a home. Like any choice that brings inevitable change to your life, due diligence is a must. You shouldn’t make an [...]
Pet owners in Southern Ontario are accustomed to extreme weather conditions in the summer. The sticky heat in the dog days of July and August makes it difficult for a simple walk to be safe. We [...]
Woodbine Allergy Season 2023 If you have allergies, the spring and summer months can be a brutal stretch to endure. At least we have the ability to understand the causes of our suffering and can [...]
Your dog seems off. Instead of the happy bundle of energy that you engage with every day, there are obvious signs something is wrong. A limp, swollen joints, no desire to eat, or maybe a general [...]
Most dog owners have an arsenal of detailed stories they can recite on demand about their canine buddies doing something rash. Whether it’s chomping on a pair of your favourite (and expensive!) [...]
The holiday season is here, and it’s dawned on you that your cuddly animal companion needs something under the Christmas tree. Let’s be honest, you’ve probably spoiled them with amazing gifts all [...]
Most Canadian-owned dogs arrived at their homes in a few traditional ways. They were either purchased from a pet store or breeder, and like many, found their new families through local adoption [...]