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YES! Dogs and cats can eat fruits and vegetables, but some foods are toxic, and both species have different sensitivities and digestive systems.

The waiting room at St. Vital Veterinary Hospital can often be a busy place. Here are a few things to help keep everyone’s visit a little bit less stressful.

Pet owners should have an emergency plan with contact details for the nearest 24-hour care facility and their regular veterinarian.

Pets can become infected with intestinal worms either by ingesting eggs or by the worms being passed from mother to infants.

Being active with your dog not only helps keep them healthy and well-conditioned, but it also helps nurture the bond between you both.

Opening your dog or cat's mouth shows why it's hard to examine their oral cavity, even if they're trained or used to teeth brushing.

Many of us have picked them off of ourselves and picked them off of our dogs (or got someone else to do it for us!). But, did you know that cats can be bitten by ticks too?

How often does your cat visit the vet? For healthy cats, it's usually once a year. This is a stressful event, but improvements can always be made.

The population of overweight pets is growing in Canada and globally. Like humans, excess weight in pets is linked to serious health conditions.

Many people don't know pet insurance exists or that it's affordable, offers peace of mind, and eases stressful decisions.