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3 Ways Inadequate Socialization Can Affect Your Pet’s Life Do you know the importance of socializing your pet? Socializing your pet early on is essential in helping them build up confidence. Ensuring your pet has a variety of positive experiences in the world around...

When your cat suffers pain, there's no way that they will tell you. This is why you need to know how to spot signs of pain in your cat. Pain is a highly uncomfortable feeling for any animal, including cats. If you want to be sure that your cat is not experiencing pain...

Being a dog owner is an incredible experience. However, with great responsibility comes greater expectations. It's important to love your dog, be kind to it and take care of it. If you are struggling with the responsibilities of being a dog owner, you are not alone....

Allergy season is here! Have you noticed that your pet does not experience the same allergy symptoms? While the mechanism for allergies is the same, your pet experiences allergy signs through their skin instead of their respiratory system. Your furry friend may have...

Do you know the importance of your pet’s vaccinations? It's essential to ensure you are well educated about the importance of vaccines, and how critical they are to your pet’s health. Pet vaccinations are the key to a happy and healthy life for your pet!    How...

When summer rolls around, your furry friend may require a different grooming routine. Read our team's tips for maintaining their perfect coat.   #1: Avoid shaving double-coated breeds Although your thick-coated husky may seem miserable in the summer heat, avoid...

With the summer upon us, your furry friend may be feeling the heat. To help them keep cool, follow our team's tips.   #1: Fit your dog with a cooling vest Unlike cooling pads, cooling vests can go with your pet while they’re exercising and playing. These products...

If you have an indoor cat, it's important to keep their paws moving! Physical activity for your furry friend can help prevent obesity and keep them feeling their best.   But how should you enrich your indoor cat’s environment? Here are five ideas:   Train...

Many pet owners aren't quite exactly sure how microchips work, so they may become a little skeptical and avoid getting these potentially life-saving devices for their furry pals. Our team at St. Georges Veterinary Hospital banishes common pet microchipping myths to...

Springtime means the resurgence of allergy season for some of us. But did you know that your furry friend could also suffer from seasonal allergies? Here are five common signs seen in pets.   #1: Your pet has itchy, irritated, inflamed skin Pets with allergies...