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“A dog bit a child in the face “A man was bitten on the neck by his neighbor’s dog. “A woman was seriously bitten by her dog” Shock phrases like these appear regularly in the media. And yet, we can’t help thinking the same thing over and over: “my dog will never bite, he’s much…

The vacation season is finally here! It’s time to plan a nice trip or just activities and outings with family and friends. What about your pet? Depending on the animal’s behavior, it may be more or less advisable to bring your pet with you. Some will be more anxious than others about change and transport….

Facts about declawing Despite cultural evolution on the subject, declawing continues to be a free and often-used practice in Quebec. Today, however, it’s important to know several facts about declawing that are recognized by many veterinary and behavioral professionals. In addition to the pain felt by the cat after being declawed, this can lead to…

“I have a surplus of love for my pet. So his diet is generous, just like my affection for him!” Did you know that if you don’t pay attention to your pet’s diet, you increase the risk of health problems in addition to harming his day-to-day well-being? By overfeeding him or offering him an inappropriate…

You’ll be surprised to learn everything you need to know before adopting a small pet. Exotic pets, small pets, means pets other than dogs and cats. These include rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles and small rodents. Before adopting one of these animals, you need to find out all you can about it: 1. Does the…

What are the benefits of a training cage? As well as helping to potty train, the crate becomes a safe, personal space for your dog, like his own bedroom. It’s practical to get your dog used to being comfortable in it, whether you’re boarding him, taking him to the vet, or giving him a place…

It’s 6 a.m. and the alarm sounds. Except it’s not your alarm clock that’s ringing. Your cat has decided to let you know it’s time to get up… Many kitty owners recognize themselves in this morning routine. And for good reason: morning meows are one of the main reasons for behavioral consultations. Why does my…

“Should I adopt a second cat?” is a question we often hear at the shelter. Before moving in this direction, ask yourself these two questions:   Why do you think your cat seems bored? ” Because he sleeps all the time…” We often find that our cat sleeps a lot and we think he needs…

Did you know that oral disease is one of the main health problems encountered by pets? While these diseases may seem harmless and targeted to one part of the body, they can create a great deal of discomfort, severe pain and cause illness and infection elsewhere in the body, spread by the blood. At the…

Here’s a riddle: which type of animal is the most difficult to adopt, despite being well-behaved and healthy? Older animals! We receive animals from a few weeks old to 20 years old at the shelter, but it’s definitely the older ones that have the most difficulty finding a family. By the way, how old is…

The human-animal relationship Whether due to illness, a fatal accident or a sudden incident, the loss of a pet is a very difficult time. Our pets are an integral part of our daily lives and bring us a lot of warmth. Grief is experienced differently by each person, and will have different meanings depending on…