What are the benefits of a training cage? As well as helping to potty train, the crate becomes a safe, personal space for your dog, like his own bedroom. It’s practical to get your dog used to being comfortable in it, whether you’re boarding him, taking him to the vet, or giving him a place…

It’s 6 a.m. and the alarm sounds. Except it’s not your alarm clock that’s ringing. Your cat has decided to let you know it’s time to get up… Many kitty owners recognize themselves in this morning routine. And for good reason: morning meows are one of the main reasons for behavioral consultations. Why does my…

“Should I adopt a second cat?” is a question we often hear at the shelter. Before moving in this direction, ask yourself these two questions:   Why do you think your cat seems bored? ” Because he sleeps all the time…” We often find that our cat sleeps a lot and we think he needs…

Did you know that oral disease is one of the main health problems encountered by pets? While these diseases may seem harmless and targeted to one part of the body, they can create a great deal of discomfort, severe pain and cause illness and infection elsewhere in the body, spread by the blood. At the…

Here’s a riddle: which type of animal is the most difficult to adopt, despite being well-behaved and healthy? Older animals! We receive animals from a few weeks old to 20 years old at the shelter, but it’s definitely the older ones that have the most difficulty finding a family. By the way, how old is…

The human-animal relationship Whether due to illness, a fatal accident or a sudden incident, the loss of a pet is a very difficult time. Our pets are an integral part of our daily lives and bring us a lot of warmth. Grief is experienced differently by each person, and will have different meanings depending on…