
Erindale Animal Hospital
- Jan 30, 2021
- 7 min
How to provide enrichment for your pets. Benefits & Types of puzzles we recommend!
Like most pet owners, we all want the best thing for our pets. They depend on us to meet their daily needs and provide environmental enrichment to keep their minds busy. Animals were designed to hunt, scavenge and work for their food. Puzzles and interactive toys are some of the most important tools to help our pets adapt to a largely sedentary modern lifestyle. They would need to work to get food to come out of the toy by shaking, pawing, rolling, nibbling or licking the toy

Erindale Animal Hospital
- Jan 23, 2021
- 2 min
Kennel Cough, it infects just like it spreads; quickly and swiftly.
Kennel Cough, two words that no Veterinarian or dog owner wants to hear. Unfortunately, it is a common thing that we likely all will have to deal with at one point or another so it's best that we help educate our pet parents on the best ways to prevent and treat it. What is it?
Kennel cough, also known as Bordetella or contagious tracheobronchitis, is an upper respiratory infection caused by a co-infection of a virus and bacteria. It causes the airways (trachea & bronchi) to

Erindale Animal Hospital
- Jan 6, 2021
- 2 min
Just like us, cold weather is hard on our pets! A few tips to help you during this icy season!
• Booties are an easy way to keep their toes warm and prevent sand and salt from causing irritation. - Not every breed is intended to withstand cold weather, therefore booties are an effective way to protect your canine’s paws because they offer warmth, full coverage, and are durable. ***To find your dog’s right size measure from the heel to the tip of the toenail. • During the extreme cold, it’s best to keep walks short for your canine. - Being out in the cold too long is da