What is a Animal Health Technician?
The role of the veterinary technician, or VT, is to support and assist the veterinarian in their duties. They’re the right arm, the left arm and the eyes of the veterinarian. They are responsible for collecting physiological data, taking samples,...
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How to Transport Your Bird When the Cold Weather Sets In
You have a bird and you're wondering what's the best way to transport it outside during our harsh winters? It's important to remember that birds are sensitive to temperature variations and vulnerable to the cold. Read on to find out...
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Under Pressure
Did you know that Max can suffer from hypertension? The most common causes of high blood pressure in cats are hyperthyroidism and chronic renal failure. Sometimes, there is no specific cause; this is called idiopathic hypertension. Hypertension affects: 2% of...
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How to Successfully Add Another Cat to Your Household
Although it may seem trivial to some, bringing a new cat into the home can actually be more challenging than you'd like! While for many families, cats can live together in harmony, for others, things can be more difficult. That's...
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How to Plan Kitty’s Annual Visit
Pour beaucoup de chats, la visite annuelle chez le vétérinaire est la seule occasion de sortir de la maison pendant l’année! Le chat étant un animal très routinier, cette sortie peut s’avérer très stressante pour lui. Pour permettre une sortie...
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Creating a Feline Environment
Have you ever thought that your cat may be suffering from boredom? Indeed, if you think about it, the cat is an animal strongly anchored in its roots and has remained despite its domestication, a hunter at heart! Therefore, he...
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Halloween Safety – No Tricks Needed!
Halloween night doesn't have to be a scary experience for your cat! All you have to do to make sure the festivities run smoothly is to make sure everything is safe for your cat, without sacrificing the fun, of course!...
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Acupuncture – What Is It, Exactly?
Acupuncture is a practice that has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine. It arrived in the West in the 19th century and has been used in veterinary medicine for several decades. It was first used on...
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