Friday , 29 March 2024

Join the Wuxly Movement! On Dec 13th Trade in Fur and Feathers for Warm Animal-Free Outerwear

The Wuxly Movement would like to invite all of our Montreal Dog Blog readers to stop by their pop-up shop at allTRUEist this December 13th. The Wuxly Movement, formerly Wully Outerwear, is a Canadian conscious lifestyle brand that designs and manufactures Canadian made outerwear that can be worn for -35C temperatures! Consumer choices are evolving and people are following the …

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Support MDB’s Paw It Forward Campaign and WIN!

Help us give back to local animal charities in time for Christmas!  Donate to our Go Fund Me Campaign and have a shot at winning great prizes (details below!) Since 2011, Montreal Dog Blog ‘s annual “Paw It Forward” Campaign has been giving back the animal rescue community. As a 100% non-profit, volunteer blog,  our revenue comes from our awesome advertisers – …

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Dr. Amanda Glew: Fractures 101

Fractures 101 – by Dr Amanda Glew  Thirty years ago, specialists were rare.  Nowadays, they are plentiful.  The difference is, now young vets feel most diseases need to be seen by a specialist and get mired in decision making. They need a “specialist” to agree with their disease before treating it. This is fine, but the result is additional cost …

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Dr. Amanda Glew: Remembering Bella

Remembering Bella – by Dr. Amanda Glew As we do every November 11, we remember the veterans who fought for our freedom, and remember why history is so important. My father was a POW of WWII, and although he never spoke of it very willingly, when he did, we sat with reverence and listened to his stories.  But on last …

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How to throw your dog a birthday party

Here’s a little life advice, throw your dog a birthday party. If for no other reason you could do it because throwing a party for your best friend is always the right and wonderful thing to do. However, there are so many other reasons to do it. But before we get to those let’s set up what a proper dog …

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World Rabies Day

September 27, 2018 How to Protect Your Pet From Rabies World Rabies Day The rabies virus invites a startling and unpleasant image of infected animals and is something all pet owners would like to avoid. We all want our pets to be safe, happy and healthy, and while rabies can seem intimidating, there are many ways in which you can …

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Dr. Amanda Glew: Prickly Work

Prickly Work – by Dr. Amanda Glew Although I really work with small animals like rodents and rabbits, I occasionally have been known to show my hand with anything mammalian. This includes some wildlife work- squirrels, raccoons, an occasional deer – where I have been asked to help out.  Recently, I have had the pleasure of working with Guylaine, who …

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WIN! A prize pack for your big or small dog from Little Bear!

This contest is now closed. Congrats to: ELLEN KOGUT and KAREN O’REILLY! We have send you e-mails to confirm your prize. Thanks everyone! Stay tuned  for more great giveaways on MDB!    Animalerie Little Bear has been a strong supporter of Montreal Dog Blog since our inception in 2010. Not only that, they support a number of local animal charities …

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Why do I have to vaccinate my pet every few years?

Question: Why do I need to keep vaccinating my pet? Do vaccines last longer than the vet clinic recommends?  I have been asked this question several times over the last year, so I thought I’d address it here. However, I’ll be completely honest up-front: this is not an easy topic. I’ll breakdown the article into a couple sections to make …

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