Every September, school bags land on hallway floors within easy reach of dogs. The contents are the problem: sugar-free gum containing xylitol, raisins, chocolate and protein bars are all common and all genuinely dangero
Dogs pick up lungworm by swallowing slugs and snails, or the slime they leave on grass, toys and water bowls. The result is a parasite that lives in the airways and blood vessels of the lungs. A persistent cough, reduced
Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, can be rapidly fatal to dogs. Blooms peak on warm, slow-moving BC lakes and ponds in August and September. Some toxins cause collapse within minutes; others damage the liver over hours
A torn, broken or split nail is a common paw injury in dogs and cats, often caused by active summer play or overgrown nails snagging on surfaces. It can bleed and hurt more than it looks. Keep your pet calm, gently contr
