Grapes, Raisins and the Okanagan Harvest: A Kelowna Dog Owner’s Guide
Grapes and raisins cause kidney failure in dogs, and there is no established safe amount. Sensitivity varies enormously between individuals,
Veterinary Health Blog from McCurdy Animal Hospital in Kelowna
Heartworm and the Okanagan: What Kelowna Dog Owners Actually Need to Know
Heartworm is a parasite spread by mosquitoes, not from dog to dog. Larvae passed in a mosquito bite mature into
Foxtails and Grass Awns: A Late Summer Hazard for Dogs in Rutland and Kelowna
A grass awn, or foxtail, is the barbed seed head of dry grasses such as cheatgrass and foxtail barley. Its
Cannabis and THC Toxicity in Pets: A Kelowna Owner’s Guide
Cannabis and THC toxicity in Kelowna pets happens when a dog or cat eats edibles, dried flower, or a discarded
Pet Vaccinations in Kelowna: What Your Dog or Cat Really Needs
Vaccinations protect dogs and cats from serious, sometimes fatal diseases by preparing the immune system to fight them off. Pets
Summer Heat Safety: Protecting Your Pet From Heatstroke in Kelowna
Kelowna summers get hot, and heatstroke in pets can become deadly within minutes. Dogs and cats cool themselves mainly by