Dr. Paola Cuevas

It can be overwhelming to choose food for your dog, especially a raw diet. Raw diets have been becoming popular, so many companies are offering raw foods. Howe…

By Brooke Norris

Millions of dogs end up in shelters each year in the United States. These dogs can be lost, strays, or seized from terrible situations. The goal of each animal…

By Grant Piper

The Goldendoodle is outgoing, affectionate, and adorable and is part of the recent trend of “designer” dogs that started with the Labradoodle. One question you…

By Greg Iacono

Even if you take your dog outside several times a day, he persists in peeing in the house. Whether he does this behavior sporadically or repeatedly, you've had…

By Genevieve Dugal

​​Ontario has approved new animal welfare regulations that will prohibit elective ear cropping and devocalization (debarking) procedures in dogs from January 1…

By Dr. Paola Cuevas

Weimaraners are all-purpose gundogs bred in Germany to hunt large game, though their use evolved to small game like rabbits, foxes, and waterfowl. Along with h…

By Nicole Cosgrove

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a well-known breed of scent hound originating from South Africa. They were taken to Zimbabwe (previously known as Rhodesia) to hunt…

By Beth Crane

Welcoming in the new year is an exciting and joyful celebration. It involves the gathering of friends and family, great food, celebratory drinks, and of course…

By Nicole Cosgrove

Welcome to our "Ask Dr. Paola" series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand the…

By Dr. Paola Cuevas

There are two primary ways to obtain a new dog. You can adopt one from a local shelter, or you can find a breeder to buy a puppy from. Both of these methods ar…

By Nicole Cosgrove