Education and Resources

With a focus on prevention, this collection of pet care advice, stories and resources is aimed at improving the health and welfare of people and pets, decreasing the severity of future issues, and reducing the overall cost of pet ownership.

Resource Pages

Pet Health

Mosquitos: Tiny Terrors for you and your pets

Author: Sofia Castro
Nobody likes mosquitoes...don't let them bug you or your pets!
Gray cat drinking from a bowl on the counter.

Pet Health

Digestive Issues in Pets: Solving Poop Problems

Author: Aliya Salim
Simple home remedies to help your pet’s digestive issues and keep their tummy happy.
Mobile vet truck with two people and a dog

Resources for Pet Owners

Need Pet Care but Can’t Get to the Vet? Try a Mobile Vet!

Here’s what to do when you need vet care to come to you.   
boy walking dog on a fall day

Pet Health

You, Your Pet and Ticks

Author: Sofia Castro
Summer is for long walks with your family and pets. Don’t let ticks tag along. 
man hugging a dog, may be sleeping or could be ill with parvovirus

Pet Health

Parvovirus: Canine, Feline, and Human

Author: Sofia Castro
Vaccinate to protect your dog or cat against two forms of parvovirus. Avoid a mountain of stress later!
sad dog with woman researching to find help on her laptop

Resources for Pet Owners

Poison ingested by your pet? What to do!

Author: Linda Armstrong
If you believe a poison was ingested by your pet, take quick action! What to do. What to avoid!
someone's hand adding a bit of food to a pet's bowl

Resources for Pet Owners

Pet Food Banks

Pet food banks can get you through a rough patch of unexpected expenses. Why not donate your extra pet food and supplies?
sad dogs in a cage

Resources for Pet Owners

How to Report Animal Cruelty, Neglect or Bylaw Issues

Author: Jasmine Sethi
Learn how to report animal cruelty or neglect. Quick and easy to find contact information for each province.
cat scratching at a leather covered stool, very damaged

Pet Behaviour and Training

How to stop cats from scratching and spraying in the house

Author: Ainslie Spence
Wondering how to stop cats from scratching and spraying in the house? These behaviours can be overcome with time, patience, and encouragement.