JULY 1 UPDATE: Baby has been taken into a home with another dog, where he can live out his retirement years. Thank you Barbara Brownstein! This story was translated using Google Translate (with some editing liberties for flow), from the SPCA Laurentides Facebook Page.  You often hear stories of abandoned animals for various reasons. However, the story of Baby is …

MDB was contacted by Cheryl Walker, concerning her Great Dane, Nelson. Cheryl, her husband and their 4 children are soon moving to the Republic of Congo, where Cheryl will work as a volunteer in her humanitarian project to help orphans.  Naturally, they want Nelson to go with them.  After all, he’s family. In looking into how to get Nelson to Africa, …

Q: Is Aleve (Naproxen) dangerous for dogs? A: When a dog is experiencing pain, worried owners are usually very eager to give medication to ease that pain, but giving human medications can compound the problems. Of all the over the counter medicines for pain available, aspirin is usually the safest to give. With regards to arthritis, aspirin is sometimes used for dogs, but …

Of course we love our dogs just the way they are…but have you ever been curious about your dog’s genetic make-up?  DNA My Dog  DNA My Dog has a test that will tell you every breed in your dog through your dog’s own unique DNA.One simple cheek swab and you will have a breakdown, by percentage, of every breed in your dog. Results include a beautiful certificate, …

We’ve had a significant stretch of over 30 degree days in Montreal and with that, comes the reminder that if it’s too hot for you – it’s too hot for your pet. If you see a dog locked inside a parked, hot car – you can call the SPCA immediately: 514-735-2711 extension 0. Montreal Dog Blog has made these car cling …

Hi all!  This is a courtesy listing from a friend of mine in Toronto – who has been trying desperately to rehome her cat for a very, very long time.  So, I know how difficult this has been for her.  If you have any contacts in the Toronto area, please pass this along.  And even if you are Montreal-based – …

(Front page photo courtesy of normanack on Flickr) Do you have a Dirty Dog? Spring can be messy! Has your pooch been running through puddles, trampling through mud and rolling in god-knows-what?! Good! We want to know about it!  Anna Maria Ranieri is a member of the Montreal Dog Blog team. She is a local, trusted groomer who treats all …

Student delivering animal first aid guide to indigenous communities in the Far North For immediate release MONTREAL, June 1, 2012– In Nunavik, there are many dogs – sled dogs, pets, and strays – but no veterinarian, so the University of Montreal International Veterinary Group has given Andréanne Cléroux, a veterinary student, the mandate to design and deliver a first aid …

Every now and then, we like to share an interesting piece from our friends at The Dog Daily! Here’s one about stretching your pooch.  As we all know, our dogs enjoy a good stretch as much as we do! The Dog Daily: Safety   Stretching Techniques for Dogs By Darcy Lockman for The Dog Daily Like us, dogs benefit from …

UPDATE: JUNE 7TH:  We received word that Martini has been found! Apparently, a woman had her for about a week.  She received the reward and Martini is happy at home.      The following is a courtesy listing. Please contact the # listed for further details.  LOST:  6 year old female Boston Terrier, “Martini” black and white, lots of black …