Foods to Avoid Giving to your Pet
This list contains foods to avoid feeding to your pet. If you think your pet has ingested one or more of these products, note down the quantity they ingested and notify your veterinarian or call the ASPCA, Animal Poison Control Centre at 1 (888) 426-4435. Please be...
What you need to know before traveling with your pet
Would you like to bring your pet with you to our neighbors to the south or to another country? In order to plan your trip with your animal and thus avoid a few unpleasant surprises, here are some important instructions and information to know before your departure...
Information Before the First Puppy Consult
We understand that adopting a puppy is a big decision and comes with lots of questions. At the first visit for your fluffy new friend, we will help to guide you in making decisions regarding the health of your pet. The technician will be available to answer all of...
Information before the first Appointment for your kitten
We understand that adopting a kitten is a big decision and comes with lots of questions. At the first appointment with your new baby, we will help guide you to make decisions for their health. The technician will be available to you to answer your questions and offer...
Tips and tricks for educating your puppy
There are several books, sites and documents on the subject. Here are some tips we took for you regarding inappropriate behavior. References are given to you at the end of this document. If you have any questions regarding your puppy's behavior, don't hesitate to talk...
Good use of the cage for your puppy
The cage is a very practical educational tool, and you have to think of as a bedroom rather than a prison. It should never be used to correct your dog; they have to learn to feel comfortable and like their cage so they can see it as a safe space where they can relax....
Why get Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance? Dear Customer, The culture of having pets in North America is changing. Now more than ever, animals are considered to be sentient and have the rights to live a life free of unnecessary pain or suffering. Our pets have become members of our family,...
New law on declawing: how to live well with your cat
Dear Customer, Declawing is a common term used to describe the removal of the nails in cats. The scientific term is onychectomy, which literally means ‘’nail excision’’. Recently, a law came into effect that now prohibits this practice in Quebec, following in the...
Protocoles to Follow During your Visit to Bellerive
You have an appointement with your animal? Once you arrive at the clinic, stay in your car, a staff member will contact you. In order to reduce your animal's stress and promote its well-being, we do our preconsultation by phone. The technician will call you at the...
Dog and Cat Body Language
Picture source: These Adorable Illustrations Will Help You Understand Cats And Dogs. (2016, May 29). Retrieved March 5, 2020, from https://www.awesomeinventions.com/lili-chin-body-language-cats-and-dogs-illustrations/ Our pets can’t speak. For some of us, it’s the...