Hi Meira, I’m having a problem with my dog. He is 3 year old pit bull and is neutered, and he normally gets good exercise and good walks, but a couple months ago he had to have leg surgery, and he was put on ‘bed rest’ for over a month. He’s allowed to move around now, but we can’t let …

 We’d like to thank Suzannah J Vanson for sending along this reader piece. And for her generous and loving heart.  Our condolences.      Lillie, My Kind of Hero  Suzannah J. Vanson  It seems like we spend much time talking about heroes. Sports heroes, action heroes, movie and music idols. To me, none of them really quite passed the test.  …

The following is a reader piece from friend of MDB, Carole Dandurand, who was involved in quite a heartwarming endeavor the past few days.  It is also a reminder to always have a plan for our pets, should the unexpected arise.  Read on:  Dying man’s wish for his beloved dog fulfilled via good friends and FB Over this past weekend …

Some tips to start 2013 on the right paw: Walk your dog. Don’t stay in. With the exception of toy breeds (Which are toys, as stated), they like walks, get off your rear end and get outside. Treat your dog to a professional grooming. Get the dead hair off, and it will also reduce shedding! Up the quality of food …

Q:  I adopted a 3 year old lab-shepherd mix a few months ago. Up until a month ago, she didn’t shed at all. But then for the last month she is dropping fur like there’s no tomorrow! Lots and LOTS of fur! I know that coats change seasonally, but how long should the shed last? She doesn’t seem to be …

CONGRATULATIONS to Aaron Burnett and Janet Siery – winners of this contest! Until the end of this week (week of Jan 14), MDB readers will recieve 15% off their online purchases at Petbling.ca by entering the code: MDB 215 PetBling.ca is a 100% Canadian company based out of Newmarket, Ontario! The whole idea for PetBling.ca started when owners Mike and Yvonne tried …

Before the holidays, you may have seen the push for cat adoptions out of the SPCA Valleyfield.  With the hustle and bustle of the holidays at a close – now is an ideal, stress-free time to bring a feline into the fold. There are still about 125 cats to adopt out before January 31st.  The SPCA Valleyfield are currently waiving …

by MDB blogger and veterinarian Dr. Amanda Glew  For those of you who get out and socialize your dogs routinely, you know about this. For those of you who sometimes walk your dog, on or off leash, you may know. For those of you believe dog walking is relegated to fenced in yards, you won’t know. And I bet I can …

 Thank you to our friends at AAM for passing this along! Very interesting information about the cat overpopulation problem – not just here in Montreal but across the nation. Please, adopt or foster a cat if you can.  Courtesy, the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies: We are pleased to let you know that the CFHS has launched Cats in Canada: a comprehensive report on …

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! MDB loves the holiday season because this is when our bloggers get to “Paw It Forward” – to rescues that mean a lot to us! Where The Money Comes From Our generous advertisers! The folks you see in the sidebar on the right hand side of this page – AND in the …