Resources to help you become the best pet parent possible.

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It's time for a new puppy or kitten!

Everything you need to know about having a puppy!    
​ultimatepuppy.com/

Training is important for our pets around the home
​www.canadianveterinarians.net/documents/training-is-important-for-our-pets-around-the-home

Puppy Socialization
fearfreehappyhomes.com/puppy-socialization-does-it-mean-what-you-think-it-means/

​https://www.ovma.org/pet-owners/basic-pet-care/pet-health-101/

Vaccinations - Cats

​www.canadianveterinarians.net/documents/vaccination-and-your-cat

Vaccinations - Dogs

​www.aaha.org/globalassets/02-guidelines/canine-vaccination/vaccination_recommendation_for_general_practice_table.pdf

​www.canadianveterinarians.net/documents/vaccination-and-your-dog-animal-owners

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Creating a Fear Free Lifestyle -
Dr. Lackie is Fear Free Certified!

​fearfreehappyhomes.com/

Follow these links, to find out what you can do to create a fear free visit, starting at home!

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10_things_your_vet_team_should_know_about_your_pet.pdf
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Pet Insurance

365petinsurance.com/reviews/

​www.ovma.org/pet-owners/pet-insurance/

trupanion.com/canada/pet-insurance/dog-insurance​

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Nutrition; Asking the Right Questions

​vetnutrition.tufts.edu/petfoodology/

​vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2019/05/pna-pet-food-manufacturer-survey/

FDA Investigation into Potential Link Between Certain Diets and Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy

The FDA Official Website
​ www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/news-events/fda-investigation-potential-link-between-certain-diets-and-canine-dilated-cardiomyopathy

CBC News - Canadian Coverage of the FDA List of Dog Food Brands
www.cbc.ca/news/health/dog-food-dcm-fda-1.5199186

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Parasites Worms and Germs

​www.wormsandgermsblog.com/

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Tick Talk

​www.etick.ca/

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Behavior and Training

​drsophiayin.com/

​www.colleenwilsonbehaviourvet.com/

​www.canadianveterinarians.net/documents/training-is-important-for-our-pets-around-the-home

​ottawavetbehaviour.weebly.com/

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Rescues and Wildlife Centres

When you find chipmunks, deer, fox, rabbits, squirrels, groundhogs, bats, turtles, skunks, raccoons, or porcupines, in need of medical attention, call the Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary.

Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
P.O. Box 266, North Gower, ON, K0A 2T0
613-258-9480
info@rideauwildlife.org
www.rideauwildlife.org/

When you find birds, in need of medical attention, call Wild Bird Care Centre or Safe Wings Ottawa.

Wild Bird Care Centre
734 Moodie Drive, Nepean, ON, K2R 1H4
613-828-2849
mojo@wildbirdcarecentre.org
www.wildbirdcarecentre.org/

​Safe Wings Ottawa
613-216-8999
​info@safewings.ca
safewings.ca/