Laryngeal paralysis is a failure of the cartilages at the entrance to the windpipe to open properly during breathing. In older large-breed dogs it causes noisy breathing, a hoarse or changed bark, reduced exercise tolera
Salmon poisoning disease affects dogs that eat raw or undercooked salmon, steelhead or trout. The fish is not toxic: it can carry a fluke that harbours a rickettsial organism. Signs appear roughly five to fourteen days l
Swimming and fetch in the water are summer highlights for many Maple Ridge dogs, but water play carries a few hidden risks. Not every dog is a strong swimmer, some drink too much while playing and develop a dangerous con