CAAT is going to Botswana!
In July 2012, our very own Registered Animal Health Technologist, Aliesha will be traveling to Botswana, Africa with the Canadian Animal Assistance Team (CAAT). Aliesha plans to spend the month of July with CAAT (partnered with the Maun Animal Welfare Society). They will help to provide necessary Veterinary care including spay/neuter surgeries, and other health care. In order [...]
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DINOS
Check out this video about DINOS… Keep this in mind when walking all the beautiful trails in Squamish! http://notesfromadogwalker.com/2012/01/11/dinos-movie/
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Updates from puppy land…
Here is an update from our weekly puppy class taught by Katherine Mutzke. Great classes the past couple weeks! Here’s some highlights! We go over so much in class it’s hard to keep up! Dr. Honey went over nail trims last week ( It was great to see the diagram and also details on how [...]
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Body Language Facts!
Ever wonder what your dog is trying to tell you? Here is an interesting article sent to us by our puppy trainer Kate Mutzke! http://www.moderndogmagazine.com/articles/what-my-dog-trying-tell-me/15185
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Updates from Puppy Classes!
Puppy class has been a lot of fun! Here are some update’s from Kate Mutzke: I combined last week and this past week’s puppy class update. We touched the same subjects, only with Angela she also demo’s a hug and went over nail trims. Last and this week class was jammed with puppy love and [...]
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December is Winter & Holiday Pet Safety Month
Deborah Morriss McKenzie, Hosp. Admin., December 1, 2011
Pet Health Tip of the Month: An excellent habit to get into is performing a thorough exam of your pet’s body to check for lumps and bumps. This should be done at least once a month, and include places you may not pat on a regular basis. You should be sure to include your pet’s [...]
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The Original Dog Whisperer….my kinda guy…
Deborah Morriss McKenzie, Hosp. Admin., December 1, 2011
Socialization and Training BEFORE going into New Homes……. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbmY3ptoERY cheers, Kate 1-778-970-0770 cleverk9sports.blogspot.com
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Advanced Puppy Class a HIT!!
Deborah Morriss McKenzie, Hosp. Admin., November 22, 2011
Kate explains below what she and the older puppies did in the Advance Puppy Class last Sunday. “I went over when to & how to add a verbal cue to a behaviour i.e. if you can bet your paycheck they’ll perform the behaviour when you provide a hand signal…then it’s time to add the verbal [...]
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SAFE Chew Toys for Puppies!
Deborah Morriss McKenzie, Hosp. Admin., November 10, 2011
“This week at puppy class we discussed appropriate chew toys for puppies. Pigs ears and raw hides are not advised as they can pose a choking hazard and also can be contaminated with bacteria that can cause major GI (Gastro Intestinal) upset. Sticks are also not a good choice as they can become easily lodged [...]
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Ticks are back!!
Deborah Morriss McKenzie, Hosp. Admin., November 3, 2011
Ticks are active year-round in the Squamish area, but the peak activity is in the late winter or spring and fall months. Not all ticks carry Lyme disease but the disease is prevalent enough to warrant some precautions. Lyme Disease is a tick-borne disease that can affect dogs. There is no evidence that the disease [...]
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