Halloween is a lot for a pet: strangers in masks, a doorbell that won’t stop, candy at nose height and fireworks in the distance. This year it falls on Saturday, October 31. Here’s how to keep the night fun for the family and uneventful for your dog or cat. “Halloween pet safety tips” No Halloween […]
If your dog is scared of fireworks, create a quiet indoor space, reduce noise, and stay nearby to help them feel safe. In Surrey, fireworks can continue for days around Halloween on October 31 and Diwali on November 8, 2026. Dogs that are frightened by loud noises may shake, pant, hide or try to escape. […]
If your dog ate chocolate, call your veterinarian immediately, even if your dog seems fine. Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which can be toxic to dogs. The risk depends on the type and amount of chocolate eaten and your dog’s size. Remove any remaining chocolate, keep the packaging, and note when your dog ate it. […]
Thanksgiving falls on Monday, October 12 this year, and in a lot of Surrey and Langley homes the dog will be sitting closer to the table than anyone else. The short answer to the question everyone asks: a little plain turkey meat is generally fine for most dogs. The skin, the gravy and especially the […]
Thanksgiving dinner can be hard for dogs to resist, especially when everyone is sharing food. If you’re wondering what’s safe to share with your dog on Monday, October 12, here’s a simple guide to common Thanksgiving dishes and what your dog can and can’t eat. What Thanksgiving food can dogs eat? The safe list is […]
Most dog diarrhea clears up within 24 to 48 hours and can be watched at home if your dog is bright, eating and drinking normally. See a vet if it lasts longer than two days, or if it comes with vomiting, lethargy, blood, or belly pain. Puppies and senior dogs should be seen sooner, because […]
The main late-summer risks for pets in Surrey are grass seeds, blue-green algae in lakes, wasp stings and lingering heat. Most are preventable with a quick check after outdoor time and a few adjustments to your routine. Knowing the early warning signs helps you act before a small problem becomes a costly one. Table of […]
Take your dog to a vet if the limp lasts longer than 24 hours, if your dog will not put any weight on the leg, or if you see swelling, a wound or a change in the shape of the limb. A mild limp that starts after hard play, in a dog that is bright […]
A dog’s ear infection that clears up and returns weeks or months later is rarely bad luck. In most cases, the medication resolved the symptoms but not the reason the ear became infected in the first place. Recurring infections point to an underlying cause that is still active, and finding that cause is what actually […]
Before any dog or cat goes under anesthesia, a veterinarian should be able to walk you through the plan for that specific pet – not a generic protocol. The questions below reflect what a veterinary team actually reviews before, during, and after a procedure: pre-anesthetic testing, monitoring, pain control, and recovery. Bring this list to […]
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