Long-form articles from our veterinary team on pet health, prevention, and care.
Halton's blacklegged tick infection rate jumped from 0% in 2018 to 38% in spring 2025. Here's the 2026 field guide for Oakville households with dogs and cats: surveillance numbers, hotspots, prevention, and the cat-specific dangers most pet parents miss.
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Learn about Powassan virus, a dangerous tick-borne disease that can infect humans in just 15 minutes. Understand symptoms, risks, and how to protect yourself and pets.
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Essential tick facts every pet owner should know. Learn about tick habitats, year-round dangers, proper removal techniques, and how to protect your pet from tick-borne diseases.
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Surprising facts about heartworm and fleas. Learn why indoor pets are still at risk, how clean homes can get infestations, and essential prevention tips for your pet.
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Heartworm disease is serious and potentially fatal. Learn about transmission by mosquitoes, testing, prevention medications, and treatment. Monthly prevention from June to November is key.
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Scratching is natural cat behavior. Learn humane alternatives to declawing including nail trims, scratching posts, deterrents, and soft nail caps to keep your cat and home happy.
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Think you know what's in your pet's food? Discover the truth about holistic labels, by-products, corn, and more. Learn which pet food facts you can trust.
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