3 Mistakes to Avoid to Successfully Potty Train Your Puppy

When it comes to potty training our puppies, we tend to listen to everything we hear online and from those around us. However, by doing so, we can unintentionally make things worse and slow down a puppy’s learning process. It is therefore important to know the basics of canine behaviour and to be equipped with…

28 January 2022

Bite prevention: how to protect our children

“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…

14 July 2021

Travelling with your pet: ideas and advice

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….

14 July 2021

Declawing: let’s talk

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…

25 January 2021

Animal cohabitation

We often think that our pet will quickly get along with another congeners. But welcoming a stranger into your territory can be difficult for your companion. Most of the time, if an introduction is made too quickly, the relationship between the two animals can start off on the wrong foot and be difficult to recover…

25 January 2021

Obesity in our pets

“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…

25 January 2021

cochon d'Inde

Before adopting a small pet, read this.

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…

25 January 2021

The drive cage: a tool for cleanliness.

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…

25 January 2021

Help: my cat meows in the morning!

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…

25 January 2021

My cat is bored, do you think it would be better if I found him a friend?

“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…

11 August 2020

Your pets’ dental health

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…

11 August 2020

Old age is not a disease!

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…

10 August 2020