Compassion Vet Montreal

These harnesses are wonderful, for both pets with mobility issues as well as their human family members, who won’t be putting their backs out.

She Was Just My Dog By Unknown Author She was my other eyes that could see above the clouds; my other ears that heard above the winds.... She was the part of me that could reach out into the sea. She had told me a thousand times over that I was her reason for being; by the way she rested against my leg; by the way she wagged her tail at my smallest smile; by the way she showed her hurt when I left without taking her along (I think it made her sick with worry because she was not along to care for me). When I was wrong, she was delighted to forgive. When I was angry, she clowned to make me smile. When I was happy, she was joy unbounded. When I was a fool, she ignored it. When I succeeded, she bragged. Without her, I am only another person. With her, I was all powerful. She was loyalty itself. She had taught me the meaning of devotion. With her, I knew a secret comfort and a private peace. She had brought me understanding where before I was ignorant. Her head on my knee could heal my human hurts. Her kisses on my tears washed away my bad feelings. Her presence by my side was protection against my fears of dark and unknown things. She had promised to wait for mewheneverwhereverin case I need her. And I expect I will as I always have she was just my dog. Artist Steve Sanderson

#CopingWithCovid Day 18 If you have hung out with the CAM crowd for a while you will have heard #MORERUGSLESSDRUGS ... Through preventing slips, trip, slides, skids, loss of balance, tumbles, difficulty getting grip when trying to stand and flopping to the ground because their feet glide away out of their control, you will reduce the secondary damage that occurs which adds to the dog's overall pain state. Picture this. Your dog has had pain in both hips for a long time. They have been weight shifting away from the hindlimbs into their forequarters and they reduce the amount the flexion and extension through their hips to minimise discomfort. Their bodies change and adapt. The muscles in the forequarters beef up and shorten. They become less flexible and tolerant to unexpected movements/ stretches. The muscles and nervous control in the hindlimbs weaken leaving them less able to cope with trip, stumbles and loss of balance. They are not quick to react and they don't have the strength and agility to regain balance. They become more likely to injure themselves when they are challenged by difficult terrain and surfaces. This creates more pain and dysfunction. This makes them more prone to stumble trip and slip. This creates more pain and dysfunction and so the negative cycle continues! Hand on heart guys - non slip flooring is a GAME CHANGER!!! Share photos of your adaptions and compromises. Many owners feel their house will lose its beauty with rugs strategically located....prove them wrong... showcase what you have done to your homes!!

I will not forget you . you are in my waking thoughts , my sweetest memories , my dearest dreams . I will not forget you. You have touched my soul , opened my e...yes , changed my very experience of the universe . I will not forget you . I see you in the flowers , the sunset , the sweep of the horizon and all things that stretch to infinity. I will not forget you . I have carved you on the palm of my hand . I carry you with me forever ... ~ Victoria Erickson ~ Art by Shawna Erback

It is a myth that dog’s will only do what they are comfortable to do. When excited and playful they are likely to over do it. Take care that your arthritic dog ...doesn’t over exert themselves when playing more energetic games with the other sprightlier dogs in the home. But it isn’t a case of stopping them from playing or exercising, It’s a case of moderating it! How can we do that? Strategic methods such as giving the arthritic dog a food filled toy whilst the other gets to play outside with you means they both get a reward. Engaging both dogs with scatter feeding (as long as they don’t fight over food) is a great exercise they can do together. Getting a buggy so your dogs can be taken out to exercise together can be really helpful - it means you can all be out for long walks but your dog with arthritis has a chance to get some rest while you and your other dog are still on the move. Walks can be based around a figure of 8 route, so as to get the less able dog home before carrying on walking. Or the other way round - walk the more enthused dog first, then collect the less able one after he has had some alone time with his interactive feeding toy. Give us your tips for exercising your dogs together and letting them play together when they different physical abilities in the comments below!

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Do you give your dog human foods as a treat? We know it's hard to ignore the begging puppy-dog eyes.. but you need to learn to! These little tit-bits add a... huge number of calories to your dogs daily intake!!! Struggling to cut back, then try following these tips: Have slices of vegetable or pieces of your dogs usual kibble in a jar on the side so instead of a piece of your food or a high calorie dog treat you can reach for these healthier options. Don't have the dog in the room with you while you eat. Give your dog a small portion of their own meal while you are eating yours so they are distracted from begging. Consider putting this into a feeding toy so it lasts longer and is more fun!

What a special story and such a wonderful name... Doorkins Magnificat

We are proud to announce that after 18 months of hard work Heather Randal CVT and Dr Katy Mold graduate tonight as CERTIFIED HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE TECHNICIAN (CHPT) AND VETERINARIAN (CHPV) respectively. Celebrate with us!!