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Lethargy, mild discomfort, and a slight fever are the most common side effects pets get from vaccines. These can be characterized by your cat or dog not acting like themselves. Your Kitchener veterinarian | 2022 Kingsdale Animal Hospital chevron-downtwitter-squarefacebook-squaretwitterfacebookenvelopelinkedinxinginstagrampaper-planepinterest-pwhatsappcrossmenuarrow-3-down-bottomArrow-1-Up-Topdelete-disabled-crossmenuburger-square6arrow-location-directionMobileemail-letter-square Report Moderate to Severe Puppy Shots Reactions If your puppy has a negative reaction to his … Read more

Don’t take a long trip unless your pup is acquainted with car travel. A lengthy road trip with a young puppy can be risky, especially at a time of year when weather and traffic conditions are unpredictable. Motion sickness, anxiety and general unruly behavior can make a the drive more difficult and even dangerous. Any … Read more

Deer antlers are good treats for puppies, especially when they are teething to relieve the discomfort of their adult teeth coming through. They must be provided with caution though, as puppies are more at risk of swallowing objects. As a pet owner, you want to make sure your pup is entertained and safe. Chewing is … Read more

Common causes of gastroenteritis in dogs include any changes to normal diet, dietary indiscretion, infections (bacterial, viral, parasitic), toxins, or taking certain medications, among others. Gastroenteritis can be highly contagious and can spread through the dog community quickly. Our dogs love us unconditionally. And even though we adore them just as much, dealing with a … Read more

Not only will dog bones keep your pet entertained, they also provide mental stimulation, which is important to the growth and development of your pet’s brain. Dog bones help relieve teething pain for puppies. Teething puppies will often feel the urge to chew as a means to alleviate teething discomfort. Bones and hard chews, like … Read more

Premature delivery does occur in dogs but it is not as common as you might think. Often these so-called premature deliveries have actually been an error in recording the mating dates or a miscalculation in gestation period (period of pregnancy), which is usually sixty-three (63) days. As an experienced dog breeder, I am often asked … Read more

Under no condition should you feed your puppy cow’s milk, as dogs are lactose-intolerant, and dairy can cause diarrhea and dehydration. At three weeks old, puppies are typically just beginning to open their eyes and explore their surroundings. Many people wonder if they should be giving them milk at this age. After all, puppies are … Read more

Dog owners often ask, “Can dogs have condensed milk?”. The answer is yes, they can have it, but it’s not good for them. Condensed milk has a lot of sugar, which can cause gastrointestinal issues and with long term use diabetes and other sugar-induced medical conditions. No pet owner ever plans on having to raise … Read more

To keep your puppy on a healthy path it’s best to begin introducing solid foods and waters at around 3 to 4 weeks of age. This will help them properly wean from their mothers and learn to be more independent. Like you, your dog’s health depends on how much water he consumes each day. You … Read more

Transmission of heartworms requires a bite from an infected mosquito, so direct transmission from a mother to her unborn puppies is not possible. Heartworm, a worm that can live in a dog’s heart, blood vessels, and lungs, may not appear to be a serious risk to your pet. In the United States, however, it affects … Read more