Rapport News
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Feb 08 2018
Valentine’s Day Sweets and Treats
While Valentine’s Day can be filled with yummy treats, chocolates, candies, and beautiful flowers, these items can pose serious health risks to our furry and feathered friends. Chocolate. Chocolate contains…
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Feb 01 2018
Pets Grieving the Loss the Other Pets
When a family pet dies, it can be overwhelming for members of the family – including the other pets in the home. Yes, pets can in fact grieve the loss…
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Jan 25 2018
Avoiding Obesity in Your Cat
Many of our cats are overweight or obese. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 59% of cats in the United States are overweight or obese. What is the…
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Jan 18 2018
Walk Your Pet Month
January is Walk your Pet Month! What better way to start off the New Year, than with a resolution to walk your dog more often, or maybe reinforce some leash…
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Jan 10 2018
Canine Influenza Confirmed in Canada
Canine Influenza Virus (CIV), a highly contagious virus, has been identified in two dogs in Canada. The dogs were imported as part of rescue program and were brought to Canada…
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Jan 04 2018
January is National Train Your Dog Month!
A well trained dog is definitely something worth celebrating! Assess how well your dog is trained and determine if your dog (and you) need a refresher course to re-enforce good…
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Dec 28 2017
National Pet Travel Safety Day
While we don’t typically drive with our pets every day, there are instances when Fido or Kitty need to go for a ride in the family vehicle. Whether it’s to…
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Dec 21 2017
Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Pets
Everyone enjoys giving gifts during the holidays – there’s something special about seeing a loved ones’ face light up when receiving a gift. To pet owners, the same is true…
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Dec 14 2017
Keeping the Holidays Happy and Safe with Your Pets
The holiday season is filled with so many tempting treats for both you and your pets! But some of these tempting “treats” can pose serious threats to pets. Dangling…
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Dec 07 2017
Winter Safety for Pets
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! With the change of seasons, it’s time to pull out winter boots, coats, hats, and mitts. But what about our furry…