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• Step by Step Tips for Training Your Cat from a Welland Veterinarian

  December 2, 2013

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  You may have been told that cats are not trainable. The good news is, while you may not be able to get your feline companion to rollover or sit, if you apply the right techniques, you can successfully train your cat to exhibit the positive behavior that you desire. Below, a Welland Veterinarian shares some step-by-step tips on how you can accomplish this with your own feline. Determine your limits right away. Right off the … Read More »

• Welland Veterinary Clinic Gives Tips for Caring for Newborn Puppies

  November 25, 2013

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  Newborn puppies are adorable, but they require a high level of care if they are to survive and thrive to eventually become happy, healthy adult dogs. While mother dogs instinctually know how to care for their pups, human intervention is sometimes needed to ensure that the litter stays safe and healthy. If your dog recently had pups, or is about to any day now, here are a few helpful tips from a Welland Veterinary Clinc … Read More »

• Niagara Animal Chiropractor provides tips to care for Your Senior Pet

  November 18, 2013

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  Just as with people, pets experience a number of changes – both mentally and physically – as they age. This means that as your animal companion reaches the senior years, he or she will require care and attention that is different from that of a younger pet. By following the tips provided below and working closely with your Niagara Animal Chiropractor, you can help your aging pet navigate the golden years with grace and dignity. … Read More »

• Main West Animal Hospital Welland gives tips for Caring for Your Pet Sugar Glider

  November 11, 2013

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  Sugar gliders are tiny marsupials that are becoming more and more popular among exotic pet owners. And if you’ve ever laid eyes on one of these cute little creatures, you’ll know why. Yet true to the definition of the term “exotic”, sugar gliders require a unique level of care in order for them to be healthy and to thrive. If you’re considering adopting one, here is some helpful advice from a Welland animal hospital, the … Read More »

• Cat-Proof Your Home – Simple Tips from a Welland Veterinary Hospital

  October 4, 2013

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  If you’ve ever owned a cat, you know how curious and conniving they can be. Cats can get into the strangest of predicaments, some of which can inadvertently cause injury or harm to your four-legged family member. To lessen the likelihood that your cat ends up in a dangerous situation at home, it’s important to take the appropriate precautions in kitty-proofing the area. Here are a few simple tips from a Welland Veterinary Hospital on … Read More »

• Niagara Animal Chiropractor Gives 5 Helpful Tips for Training Your Dog

  October 1, 2013

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  Dogs make fantastic companions, but training them to behave a certain way can be a challenge, even for the most experienced owner. If you’re getting ready to tackle the task of training your pooch, or are smack dab in the middle of the process and struggling to see results, here are a few helpful tips from a Niagara Animal Chiropractor on how you can successfully train your dog. Hit the Road – Sometimes helping your … Read More »

• Animal Hospital in Welland gives tips on Litterbox Training Your Pet Rat

  September 16, 2013

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  One of the reasons that rats make such great pets is because they are incredibly intelligent. This high level of intelligence makes them highly susceptible to training. In fact, rats can be trained to do just about anything, including using the litterbox, which makes things much easier for their owners. If you’re thinking about teaching your pet rat to eliminate in the litterbox, here are a few helpful tips from an Animal Hospital in Welland … Read More »

• Niagara Animal Chiropractor Shares 5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Indoor Cat Active

  September 2, 2013

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  We all know that part of our jobs as responsible pet owners is providing our animal companions with adequate exercise to keep both their minds and bodies fit and healthy. But keeping an indoor cat active can be a challenge, mainly due the constraints of being inside the home, rather than outdoors. The good news is there are plenty of ways you can keep your indoor kitty active without having to venture outside. Here are … Read More »

• Main West Animal Hospital Halloween Pet Photo Contest

  September 1, 2013

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  Each year as Halloween approaches the Main West Animal Hospital in Welland holds our annual pet photo contest. It’s simple, fun and free to enter, just email us your best picture of your pet(s) dressed up in their Halloween costumes for a chance to win one of 3 prizes: 1st Place: $100 Main West Animal Hospital Gift Certificate 2nd Place $50 Main West Animal Hospital Gift Certificate 3nd Place $25 Main West Animal Hospital Gift … Read More »

• Welland Veterinary Clinic Dog Skin Allergy Update

  August 20, 2013

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  Every year starting in late August our Welland Veterinary Clinic starts to have owners bringing in dogs with the same illness.  This illness can have many different clinical presentations: Itchy Skin, Rashes or pustules on the dog’s belly and or armpits, dry crusty skin, ear infections, watery eyes and scratching at the face.    What is this horrible condition you’re probably asking? The technical name for it is Atopy, but we all know it by it’s … Read More »