Carbon Monoxide and the First Furnace Day: A Bowness Guide for Pet Owners

Carbon monoxide has no smell, no colour and no taste, and a pet can show signs of it before anyone else in the house does. An alarm on every level is your best protection. A dog, cat or bird who is unwell indoors and not

The First Cold Snap in Bowness: What Changes for Your Dog or Cat

Calgary does not ease into winter. A week of pleasant autumn walks can end with an overnight drop of twenty degrees and snow on the ground by breakfast. Pets feel that swing more than we do, because nothing about their r

Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets: A Bowness and NW Calgary Fall Warning

Antifreeze is the most dangerous everyday substance in a Calgary garage. It tastes sweet, animals drink it willingly, and a very small amount causes fatal kidney failure. A cat can be poisoned by a few licks. If you susp