Newsletters

Ticks and Lyme Disease. It is that time again. As soon as the temperature is +4 C and higher we have to start protecting our pets. Ticks that are carrying Lyme Disease are infected with a bacterium called Borrelia. Once a tick is infected with Borrelia it remains a...

What can I expect if I witness the cremation of my companion? At Resting Paws we offer witnessing of the semi-private and private cremation free of charge. Since December 2017 we look after cremations on Saturday to give more people a chance to come out and be there...

I don’t know what to say when someone lost their pet….   We hear this a lot and just recently one of our clients asked if we could come up with some suggestions. Acknowledging that someone has lost a loved one (yes, a pet is a loved one) is key. We all know...

Happy New Year and all the Best for 2018. As the new year starts and we make resolutions we just want to remind everyone how easy it is to help animals. Here are some of the things people do to help: • Donate (money) to the Humane Society in their area • Donate...

We thought it might be important to walk you through the steps we take when we get a call that a pet has passed away. If your pet passes away at home you do not need to take it to a Veterinary Clinic. You can call us directly and we help you make the arrangements that...

Leaving your dog at a Boarding Kennel for the first time: With Christmas approaching and people travelling to be with family we thought it might be a good idea to tackle the subject. Most of the information was found on the following website:...

Pocket Pets: The most common pocket pets include rodents such as hamsters, gerbils, fancy mice, fancy rats and guinea pigs. It also includes sugar gliders, flying squirrels and hedgehogs. Pocket pets require specialised Veterinary Care and in Ottawa there are 2...