Puppy Socialization Tips for Spring in Dunbar, Vancouver
Spring in the Dunbar neighbourhood offers an ideal setting for new puppy owners to begin building their puppy’s confidence. The quiet residential streets, nearby parks, and mild April weather create natural opportunities for positive experiences. Puppy vaccinations in Dunbar visits and socialization work together during the first months of your puppy’s life, and getting the […]
Spring Wellness Care for Senior Dogs and Cats in Dunbar
As spring brings warmer weather to the Dunbar neighbourhood, senior dogs and cats benefit from a fresh look at their health and comfort. Older pets experience changes in mobility, energy, and organ function that may become more noticeable as activity levels shift with the season. A pet wellness exam in Dunbar visit at Alma Animal […]
Protecting Your Cat from Toxic Spring Plants in Dunbar
Spring fills Dunbar gardens and Vancouver homes with fresh flowers, but many popular spring plants carry serious risks for cats. Lilies, tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths appear in bouquets, garden centres, and neighbourhood flower beds throughout April. Cat owners along Dunbar Street and near the shops at 41st and Dunbar may not realize that a single […]
Is Your Pet at a Healthy Weight? Why Spring Is the Right Time to Check | Dunbar Vet Guide
Winter in Dunbar tends to mean shorter walks, more time indoors, and for some pets, a gradual shift in body condition that goes unnoticed until spring arrives. At Alma Animal Hospital on Dunbar St, we find that spring wellness visits reveal weight changes in both directions that accumulated quietly over the cooler months. As pets […]
Is Your Dog Scratching More This Spring? Allergy Signs to Watch for in Dunbar
Dunbar’s residential streets, garden-filled yards, and proximity to green spaces like Chaldecott Park make it a wonderful neighbourhood for dogs and a higher-pollen environment than many pet owners realise. As trees bud and grasses begin growing through March, some dogs in the Dunbar area will start showing signs of seasonal discomfort that are easy to […]