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Cooking for Fido

November 1, 2020

Today, November 1st, is Cook For Your Pets Day. Fido would be happy to celebrate this one! Many of our canine patients basically teleport to their humans’ feet when dinner … Read More »

Posted in Dog Care, General Care Tagged canine diet, canine nutrition, cooking for your dog, DIY dog diet, DIY dog food, dog care, dog care tips, dog health, dog nutrition, feeding your dog, homemade dog diet, homemade dog food, homemade pet food, making your own dog food, raw dog food diet, vet London ON, vet South London area
Choosing Cat Beds

October 15, 2020

Did you know that kitties can sleep up to 20 hours a day? Our feline friends certainly are tired! Therefore, it’s no surprise that one of the best (and easiest) … Read More »

Posted in Cat Care, General Care Tagged cat accessories, cat bed, cat behavior, cat napping, cat naps, cat sleep, cat sleeping, cat sleeping habits, cat sleeping patterns, choosing a bed for your cat, choosing a cat bed, choosing cat beds, feline behavior, homemade pet beds, pet clinic London ON, pet clinic South London area, purchasing beds for your cat
Raising Fluffy

October 1, 2020

Have you recently adopted a kitten? If so, little Fluffy probably already has you wrapped around her tiny paws. Kittens are almost impossibly adorable, and they can melt our hearts … Read More »

Posted in Adoptions, Cat Care, General Care Tagged adopting a cat, adopting a kitten, basic cat care, cat adoption, cat care basics, cat care tips, cat proofing, cat proofing your house, cat safety, cat supplies, cat veterinary care, kitten adoption, raising a cat, raising a kitten, veterinary appointment for kitten, veterinary clinic London ON, veterinary clinic South London area
Leaving Your Dog Home Alone

September 15, 2020

Does your canine pal stay home while you go to work to earn money for treats and dog toys? Fido can’t be left alone for extended periods, but he should … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Dog Care, General Care Tagged animal hospital London ON, animal hospital South London area, canine behavior, dog behavior, dog care tips, dog exercise, dog proofing, dog safety, dog sitter near me, leaving dogs at home, leaving your dog home, leaving your dog home alone, pet sitter, separation anxiety in dogs, toys for dogs, wearing out your dog
Caring for a Hairless Cat

September 1, 2020

Our feline pals come in a variety of colors, and with many different hairstyles. Of course, we also have some kitties that don’t have any fur at all, such as … Read More »

Posted in Cat Care, General Care Tagged caring for a hairless cat, caring for hairless cats, cat bath, cat bath time, cat care, cat care tips, cat sweater, grooming a hairless cat, grooming your cat, hairless cat breeds, hairless cat care, keeping a hairless cat warm, Peterbald cat, Sphynx cat care, vet clinic London ON, vet clinic South London area
Giving Your Dog Treats

August 15, 2020

Does your canine companion enjoy treats? We have a pretty strong suspicion that the answer to that question would be a yes. Few things get Fido’s tail going like the … Read More »

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Fluffy’s Terrible Twos

August 1, 2020

Have you recently adopted a kitten? If so, you’re in for some super cute moments over the next year. You’re also going to be in for quite a few kitty … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Cat Care Tagged bonding with a cat, bonding with a kitten, cat behavior, cat terrible twos, kitten behavior, kitten care, kitten care tips, kitten proofing, kitten safety, kitten supplies, pet terrible twos, terrible twos in pets, veterinarian London ON, veterinarian South London area, your cat's terrible twos
Ticked Off? 3 Ways To Protect Your Pet From Parasites

July 15, 2020

As you’ve probably noticed, ticks have become an increasingly common issue in recent years. While these disgusting parasites used to be fairly uncommon in this area, they’re now, unfortunately, pretty … Read More »

Posted in Cat Care, Dog Care, General Health Tagged checking your pet for ticks, flea and tick preventative, general pet care, parasite control, parasite prevention, pest control, pest prevention tips, pet care, pet care tips, pet health, pet parasites, pet pest prevention, pet tick check, tick check for pets, tick preventative, vets London ON, vets South London area
ID Your Pet Day

July 1, 2020

Today, July 1st, is a pretty important holiday for us. It’s ID Your Pet Day! Making sure that your furry buddy is microchipped and wearing proper ID tags is actually … Read More »

Posted in Cat Care, Dog Care, General Care Tagged how microchips work, ID for pets, ID tags for pets, ID Your Pet Day, identification for pets, identification microchips for pets, identifying your pet, keeping cat indoors, microchip for pets, pet identification, pet identification tips, pet microchip, pet microchips, vet London ON, vet South London area
June 2020 Update on COVID-19

June 10, 2020

As Ontario moves through Phase 2 of reopening, we want to thank you for your ongoing support as Firth Veterinary Hospital continues to also navigate these changes. We value YOU … Read More »

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Why Positive Reinforcement Training Works for Every Dog

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