Your Pet Pals

29/08/2024

Just give them real food🤷🏻‍♀️

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10/08/2024

This is so important

Sweet 14-week-old Golden Retriever puppy Percy is on the road to recovery after spending some time in our ICU over the weekend! He was an excellent patient and feels better already thanks to some time in our state-of-the-art oxygen kennel. In this photo he had popped his little head out to say hello to our staff during one of his treatments, and we don’t think he could get any cuter!

How Percy ended up spending the weekend with us is an important story that his caring owners allowed us to share to help keep other pets safe. Percy and his big brother were rough-housing, when Percy’s collar got stuck on his brother’s mouth. Percy panicked when he was suddenly stuck, and while twisting around trying to escape he caused his collar to become even tighter around his neck! Thankfully their owner noticed quickly that something was wrong and freed Percy before he lost consciousness. When his owners rushed him to see our ER team, Percy was struggling to breathe, drooling profusely, and very distressed. Radiographs showed that Percy had fluid in his lungs (non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema) caused by the time he spent struggling to breathe. Pain medications and oxygen support quickly helped Percy breathe more comfortably as his body worked to heal from the experience.

The strangulation hazard of dogs playing while wearing collars is a hidden danger that many pet owners don’t know about, but a story we hear with some frequency in the ER. Thankfully Percy’s story has a happy ending, but if his owners hadn’t been there to intervene it could have been tragic. Please, get your pups microchipped so they have a permanent form of identification, and then take those collars off when they’re playing with or interacting with other dogs!

05/08/2024

Recall?

05/08/2024

Very important update

04/08/2024

Heads up if you let your dog swim at Island View Beach. Although I’m sure it happens at other beaches too, I know of several incidents where this has happened there. Keep your dogs safe and don’t let them chase wildlife.

UPDATE: Sadly, it is being reported that the Golden Retriever has passed away. 😔

03/08/2024

Look at these little beauties. They are looking for a home❤️🥰

28/07/2024

Great little store in Duncan.

dog beds organic dog beds natural dog mattress natural pet beds

15/07/2024

My dogs LUV this stuff❤️❤️❤️

12/06/2024

This little lady is up for fun and adventure 🥰

02/06/2024

Flight Angels Needede🙏🏻💞

FLIGHT ANGELS NEEDED **
Winnipeg to Vancouver
AIRLINES PREFERRED *
*** WESTJET OR AIR CANADA

If you're flying, we need you!
It's so easy! We attach the kennels to your ticket and pay for those kennels. You meet us at airport to check in. We take care of the rest.
No hassle! No fuss!

Contact
Manitoba Animal Alliance Or message
Barbara Smith
204-880-9220

30/05/2024

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We are full to the brim with kittens for foster right now. If you've ever wanted to try your hand at fostering now is the puuuurfect time. We have moms and babies, just babies, duo's, trio's and more.

We provide the food, litter and vet care. You just need a space to foster and the love and attention.

If you are interested in being a foster click on this link to fill out an application: https://ibkc.ca/faqs/fostering-faq/

27/05/2024

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Vancouver's largest high quality raw pet food delivery service. Order your raw cat food or raw dog food online and and get free delivery directly to your door.

09/05/2024

Love this visual 🍀🌿🍃💚

Here's your updated herb🌿 & supplement💊 guide for raising the oldest dogs and cats in the world🐾. Obviously, there are many stellar herbs & supplements your pet can really benefit from, but these are the most popular in 2024 (and all we could fit on one page). These amazing powders support the body 🐕🧠🫁🫀👀🐈‍⬛ in many ways, so dose🥄 and frequency depend on your specific health goal.

For more herbs & supplements, DROP A ❤️ IN THE COMMENTS and we’ll message you the link to The Forever Dog LIFE where in "Chapter 2 - Forever Foods: the section titled ‘Herbs for Health’ we cover the best herbs & spices to include in your pet food toppers, treats, or meals, plus the benefits of blending herbs for the gut and which herbs to avoid🙅🏻‍♀️. Get your copy now and claim over $250 in digital FREEBIES, offer ends June 4th!

09/05/2024

Yum

🐔 Now available on Cow-Op 🐔

Local Chicken Necks & Feet. Raw & Frozen. These are from a local chicken farmer in the Cowichan Valley where I get Liver & Heart. My pups love them and yours will too! 🐾❤️

05/05/2024

From our friends at Dogs Naturally Magazine

No one wants to deal with toxic flea and tick preventatives on their dog! Be prepared when they strike with a natural tick repellent for dogs that you can make at home.

04/05/2024

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14/04/2024

The best treats ever!!

29/03/2024

Game changer!

DON’T FEED HOMEMADE PET FOOD!!!!☠️

Most vets say no👎🏻 to homemade pet food because studies shows more than 90% of internet recipes and pet cookbooks have recipes with terrible or inadequate nutrition, meaning meals taste and look good, but don’t meet your animals’ basic requirements for daily vitamins, minerals, amino acids and essential fats that are necessary for long-term health and well-being. That’s just a fact.

“But my pet likes my homemade food” and “I didn’t have to think about balancing with my other kids” is what we hear, as vets… but remember we are also the professionals having to deal with the ramifications of nutrient deficiencies in clinical practice that are very real: heart, kidney, liver, thyroid and eye degeneration, ligament tears, skin and coat problems, pancreatitis, immune system dysfunction, behavior problems and overwhelming gut issues, day after day.😿

Feeding recipes you find on the internet (and 99% of most pet cook books in print) is fine for a few meals a week… but how do you know you’re meeting your animals’ OPTIMAL nutrient intake when none of these recipes divulge exactly what vitamins, minerals, fats and amino acids are in their foods?! You can’t. Hence your vet’s rub.

And this is why vets around the world almost unanimously discourage parents from making their own pet food: you’re guessing at nutritional requirements, and guessing incorrectly. And who ultimately pays at that guessing game? Your pet - and their long term health. Don’t do it.

Thankfully, things are about to change.

This first-ever recipe book The Forever Dog LIFE, custom-formulates raw and gently cooked meals that meet species-specific recommended allowances for growing animals, adult animals and less active pets… and it’s never been done before, which is why we’ve done it now💥. It’s time for change.

We can’t wait for you to confidently show our complete nutritional analyses to your veterinarian, because chances are the food that you are feeding doesn’t have one (or the manufacturer refuses to disclose it🤬).

Every single one of our age & activity-level customized recipes (that tempt even the finickiest dog or cat) do not exceed extrapolated FEDIAF maximum nutrient requirements (no copper excesses!😅), and of course exceed current FEDIAF and AAFCO minimums.🙌

So what are you waiting for? Take charge of your pets’ nutrition, and show your veterinarian exactly what is in the pet food you are feeding or making at home… now is the time to advocate for your pet’s nutritional wellbeing, and challenge the status quo.

We proudly show you every nutrient in every recipe…can your pet food brand or recipe say the same? Let’s reclaim animal health now, through pure food. - Dr. Karen Becker

www.foreverdoglife.com

22/03/2024

This right here👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Dogs behave the way they do for many reasons. They do NOT do things deliberately to be stubborn or ‘naughty’, nor do they aim to assert control. Outdated mythologies and training methods have detrimental effects on well-being and strain the relationship between a dog and their caregiver.

🧬A dog's breed and genetic makeup can play a significant role in determining certain behavioural traits. Dogs have genetic predispositions and breed-specific tendencies that contribute to their behaviour.
Some breeds are predisposed to specific behaviours, such as herding, hunting, or guarding.

The environment in which a dog is raised and lives can profoundly impact their behaviour. Early socialisation, which involves exposing a puppy to a wide range of people, animals, and environments during their critical developmental period, is crucial for building confidence and shaping a dog's social behaviour to reduce fear or aggression.

Overstimulation can cause all kinds of unwanted behaviours as it overwhelms their senses and can lead to hyperactivity or erratic responses. For example, if a dog is exposed to loud noises, multiple people, and various stimuli all at once, or on a daily basis, they might exhibit excessive excitable behaviour, poor impulse control, become agitated and exhibit behaviours like jumping, barking, or pulling on the leash, as their senses are overwhelmed by the excessive input.

Previous experiences and learning consequences can influence a dog's behaviour. Traumatic experiences, in particular, can lead to fear, anxiety, or aggression.

How a dog is trained and educated by their caregiver or handler can significantly affect their behaviour. Consistent, positive reinforcement-based training can lead to desired behaviours, while harsh or inconsistent methods can result in confusion or fear.

A dog's health, including their physical and mental well-being, can influence their behaviour. Illness, pain, or discomfort can lead to changes in behaviour.

A dog's emotional state, including fear, anxiety, and excitement, can affect their behaviour. For example, a fearful dog may display unpredictable defensive reactive behaviours or might avoid any encounters and run away trying to hide. While a confident dog may exhibit playfulness and a relaxed demeanour.

A dog can become frustrated and destructive if their mental and physical needs are not met. This dog, full of pent-up energy and boredom, may become frustrated and exhibit poor impulse control. In their frustration, they might resort to destructive behaviours, such as chewing furniture, digging up the garden, or incessant barking. This destructive behaviour is often an expression of their frustration and an attempt to alleviate their built-up energy and mental stress.

The type of diet a dog receives can significantly influence their behaviour, with high-quality nutrition promoting better energy levels, mood, and overall well-being, while poor diet choices can lead to issues like irritability, hyperactivity, or digestive problems.

As dogs age, they may experience canine cognitive decline, which can manifest as changes in memory, learning, and behaviour. This condition can lead to increased confusion, disorientation, and altered social interactions in older dogs.

It is really important to understand that each dog is unique, and their behaviour can vary widely, even within the same breed. Dogs use body language, vocalizations, and other forms of communication to express their needs, emotions, and intentions. Understanding a dog's communication cues is essential for interpreting their behaviour.

21/03/2024

Brilliant!