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By: Dr. Amanda Glew  Being a vet has likely been one of my most rewarding lifetime achievements. Fixing problems, making animals healthy again, igniting the human animal bond, are a few of my favourite things to do. Conversely, when things don’t go as planned, I find myself in an area of despair – I question if I should be doing …

Congratulations, you just got a new puppy! As most other puppy owners, one of your first issues to deal with is potty training puppy. It’s usually the first thing clients ask me about.   The key to house breaking a puppy is the frequency puppy is taken out to do their business, as well as management to make sure puppy …

Humping. I’m sure we all have funny stories about dogs humping. I know I do! But it’s actually a behavior I get asked about quite a bit, and most people are concerned about it, and believe it to be a problem behavior, and just wish it would stop. The thing is that humping, or mounting is a very normal canine …

Continuing Education Important in any professional  field, continuing education can involve seminars, conferences (online too) and reading books helping oneself and a business grow. As a Veterinary technician I have always believed that its an essential aspect of my company. Everyone can be what they want but having something to back them up is what gives them the knowledge and …

Hi Meira,  I have a problem that I’m hoping you can help me with. It’s not with my dog, but other dogs that are off leash and run up to us. My little girl can sometimes get scared when dogs come running at us, and to be honest, it scares me too sometimes. I live near Atwater Market and Meeka …

How I Improved my Dog’s Nutrition – One Dog’s Journey from Kibble to Raw Guest Post by Orly Leitner   DISCLAIMER: This is our personal story, which I am happy to share with you.  Everything I keep learning is from hours and hours of research, experimentation and of course, common sense. These instalments will provide you with insight into the …

  We all love animals, but many of us have most likely not considered the impact we have on them by way of our everyday choices. For example, did you know that many of the animals we keep as pets are also used to test cosmetics, like shampoo and cream? It’s hard to imagine our beloved companions suffering in laboratories …

Hi Montreal Dog Blog readers!  Hope you’ve had a wonderful summer! Baby Jasmine Rose is doing so well! I love being a human baby mom! During my time off, I have spent a lot of days out and about, walking in the streets, going to parks, for ice cream, etc – and I have seen many people walking dogs off …

Hi Meira, I really need your help, I have a great dog but when I walk him, he is very aggressive with other dogs. When he sees another dog he goes crazy barking and lunging like mad at the other dog. I have tried treats to distract him, but it doesn’t seem to work. It’s really getting quite embarrassing, and …

Eye for an eye – by Dr. Amanda Glew  If there is an organ that makes people shiver when dealing with it, it is the eye. I have had experienced technicians become nauseated when I perform surgery on the eye. I have seen vets go green at the sight of an enucleation (removal of the eye).  Fortunately for me, I …