Dr. Franck, I’m afraid my dog has allergies! I’ve seen him scratching himself all day! What can I do about it? First, let’s talk about what these allergies are, and then we’ll quickly get to the potential solutions. Let’s start at the beginning: allergies in dogs are caused by abnormal reactions of an animal’s immune […]
Category: General
A Discussion With An Animal Therapist
For this article, we have the opportunity to chat with an animal therapist, also called a pet therapy practitioner, and an experienced animal health technician. Her name is Mélissa Patenaude-Monette 🙂 We hope you’ll love the interview. *** Hi Mélissa, thanks for joining us to help us find out more about this branch of animal […]
Online Pharmacies: Legal or Not?
Dr. Franck, I would like to buy medication for my dog online but I don’t know where to start. The purchase of products and medications for animals has exploded in the last few years. However, I suggest you be really careful. You’re not going to buy supplies to renovate your kitchen! Online pharmacies can provide […]
How Often Should I Go Out With My Dog?
Dr. Franck, I have a new dog in my house and I would like to know if I should walk him often or not. My first neighbor tells me that I should go as often as possible. Then my second neighbor tells me that it depends on each dog and that it’s he who decides. […]
How Often Should I Take My Dog To The Vet?
Dr. Franck, I’m wondering how often I should take my dog to the vet. Can you please help me? Of course, I can! If I can answer this question in two words, I would say ‘it depends’!!! Haha! I know that’s not what you wanted to hear, but I like to be funny sometimes 😉 […]
How Long Are Dogs Pregnant?
In these short articles, let’s call them Vet-Express, we will address topics that do not need much explanation. Hence, in this case, the question is simply: Dr. Franck, how long is my dog’s gestation/pregnancy period? The answer is probably a bit variable, although generally we talk about a duration of 58 to 65 days1 , although […]
CBD Supplements For Dogs And Cats: Where Are We Now?
CBD is probably the supplement that attracts the most curiosity from pet owners. This is especially true with the legalization of cannabis in Canada. However, it is important to understand that several companies can produce this supplement (often in the form of oil) and that this field is still relatively new. This also means that […]
How Often Do You Take A Cat To The Vet?
Dr. Franck, I’m wondering how often I should take my cat to the vet. Can you please help me? Of course, I can! If I could answer this question in two words, I would say ‘it depends’! I know that’s not what you wanted to hear, but I like to be spicy sometimes 😉. So […]
Specialists In Veterinary Medicine
General veterinarians are well-known to the public. People who have had an animal in their home have used their services. Then there are also those who are called ‘specialists’ and their role is sometimes less well understood. I have often seen pet owners who were totally unaware of their existence! It will not be possible […]
I Have A Fat Dog: What Can I Do?
Like many people in North America, there are also many dogs that are overweight. When this excess weight gets out of control, it is called obesity. And although talking about weight can sometimes be taboo, the fact remains that it is one of the most important criteria in the health of your pet. Did you […]