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!
www.​ultimatepuppy.com/   

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

Everyone is Welcome!
~~ Please click on the letter that best applies to you and your pet ~~
 welcome_letter_-_puppies.pdf
welcome_letter_-_kittens.pdf
welcome_letter.pdf

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

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

Vaccinations - Cats

Vaccinations - Dogs

• www.canadianveterinarians.net/related-resources/vaccination-and-your-cat/

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

• www.canadianveterinarians.net/related-resources/vaccination-and-your-dog/

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Creating a Fear Free Lifestyle

We have Fear Free Certified Veterinarians and Technicians on Staff!!

​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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Pet Insurance

Petsecure Pet Insurance

OVMA Pet Insurance

Trupanion Pet Insurance

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Nutrition; Asking the Right Questions

Guidelines on Selecting Pet Foods

​Here is a short handout going over what you should think about before buying your next bag of food for your fur baby. It goes over everything from brands, ingredients, and even what to look for on the label!

wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Selecting-a-pet-food-for-your-pet-updated-2021_WSAVA-Global-Nutrition-Toolkit.pdf
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Here's a helpful Blog regarding choosing your pet food:​
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

Here is a helpful blog:
​www.wormsandgermsblog.com/

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Tick Talk

Tick Tracking Services:​
​www.etick.ca/

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Behavior and Training

Behaviour resources, courses, and helpful articles:
​drsophiayin.com/

Local Veterinary Behaviourist:
​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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
www.wildbirdcarecentre.org/

​Safe Wings Ottawa
613-216-8999
​[email protected]
safewings.ca/