"You were my favourite hello, and my hardest goodbye" This quote is so apt when it comes to losing a pet. My first and definitely hardest goodbye was to our Shepherd Dakota. He was mine and my husband's first dog together and he made our little family complete. He was two when he entered our lives and 14 when he left it. The years passed so fast, and he went from a strong, active boy to a white faced senior in the blink of an eye. I adored him and he adored me. The te

As many families prepare to celebrate Easter this weekend, it’s important to keep in mind that this spring holiday may pose potential hazards for our pets. Before you hide eggs in your yard and decorate your home, please read this list of the top four most common Easter Dangers, presented by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC). 1. Chocolate:The APCC receives several calls each day regarding pets eating chocolate, but most of those exposures occur around four holida

Hi everyone, Kylie here. Some of you may know me, but I know not all will, so let me introduce myself. I am a Registered Veterinary Technician and have been working at Pine Ridge for about 4.5 years now. I absolutely love my job and wouldn’t want to be doing anything else! I want to welcome you to my very first blog post! I know cold and flu season is coming to an end **fingers crossed, knock on wood**, and ironically enough, I have come down with a cold. But after attendin