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Sugar Alternatives for Dogs

2025-09-05T10:58:56-07:00

Think outside the sugar jar when fixing delicious treats for your best friend. These days, there’s a lot of press about dogs eating a whole foods diet. But what about when we want to give them a swee

Sugar Alternatives for Dogs2025-09-05T10:58:56-07:00

Diets for Kidney Compromised Animals

2025-09-05T10:59:02-07:00

Is your cat or dog kidney compromised? Here’s how to ensure he receives the best nutrition for his condition. Kidney problems are common in both cats and dogs, especially as they get older. With the

Diets for Kidney Compromised Animals2025-09-05T10:59:02-07:00

Treats for Dogs With Health Issues

2025-09-05T10:59:07-07:00

If she has a health issue such as arthritis, cancer or diabetes, you need to watch what she eats. This simple plan for home-baked treats can be adapted to accommodate her needs. We are all different,

Treats for Dogs With Health Issues2025-09-05T10:59:07-07:00

Exotic Proteins for Pets — Recipes

2025-09-05T10:59:12-07:00

Exotic proteins and other unique culinary ingredients have been finding their way into canine diets. Spice up your dog’s dinner with these tasty health-packed recipes. Growing up in Toronto, I acquir

Exotic Proteins for Pets — Recipes2025-09-05T10:59:12-07:00

11 Foods for Anxiety in Dogs

2025-09-05T10:59:17-07:00

Is anxiety making your dog antsy? This healthy and flavorful fare will help your furry companion chill. Many years ago, I dealt with a dog in a rescue situation. He was so stressed that he started pu

11 Foods for Anxiety in Dogs2025-09-05T10:59:17-07:00

Homemade Cat Treats

2025-09-05T10:59:29-07:00

These tasty cat treats are nutritious and easy to make. What more could you (or your kitty) ask for? Want to give your kitty something special? How about some tantalizing and healthy homemade cat tre

Homemade Cat Treats2025-09-05T10:59:29-07:00

Top 10 Foods for Your Animal’s Skin and Coat

2025-09-05T10:59:55-07:00

Keep your companion’s skin and coat looking and feeling good with these power-packed whole foods. Back in the early 1980s, I was introduced to a little terracotta pot and a bag of seeds. The idea was

Top 10 Foods for Your Animal’s Skin and Coat2025-09-05T10:59:55-07:00

Top 10 Foods for Your Dog’s Vision

2025-09-05T10:54:32-07:00

Packed with nutrients, these colorful foods can help keep his eyes sharp by protecting against a variety of vision problems. Eye health in dogs has become the talk of the town. There’s more and more

Top 10 Foods for Your Dog’s Vision2025-09-05T10:54:32-07:00

5 Steps to a Healthy Weight

2025-09-05T10:54:22-07:00

Is Rover carrying around more weight than he should be? He’s not alone. Use these five steps to help whip him back into shape. Obesity among companion animals has reached an all time high. Recent res

5 Steps to a Healthy Weight2025-09-05T10:54:22-07:00

Edible Seaweeds for You and Your Pets

2025-09-05T10:54:16-07:00

From kelp to kombu, edible seaweeds are versatile “veggies” full of nutrition and flavor. They’re good for your animal companion too. Seaweeds are a super food and one of the oldest forms of life on

Edible Seaweeds for You and Your Pets2025-09-05T10:54:16-07:00

Top 10 Healing Herbs for Animals

2025-09-05T10:54:11-07:00

Aside from their fragrance, many herbs are brimming with flavor and healing qualities that you can share with your dogs and cats. Dogs enjoy new flavors as much as we do. Consider adding the followin

Top 10 Healing Herbs for Animals2025-09-05T10:54:11-07:00

An Animal-Friendly Holiday Menu

2025-09-05T10:54:05-07:00

Looking for a way to involve your animal companion in this year’s festivities? Check out this pet-friendly holiday menu! What would your dog or cat love if she could choose a special holiday dinner?

An Animal-Friendly Holiday Menu2025-09-05T10:54:05-07:00

Benefits of Cranberries for Animals

2025-09-05T10:53:58-07:00

The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without cranberries. Not only are these colorful little fruits full of flavor, but they’re also good for you and your animal companion. Cranberries have a long

Benefits of Cranberries for Animals2025-09-05T10:53:58-07:00

Supplements to Enhance Your Pet’s Well-Being

2025-09-05T10:53:40-07:00

Your animal deserves a life filled with love, good food and exercise. Based on his individual needs, you can often help nature along with supplements that will enhance his health and happiness even f

Supplements to Enhance Your Pet’s Well-Being2025-09-05T10:53:40-07:00

A Legacy Medal for Smiling Blue Skies

2025-07-02T11:48:17-07:00

On the cusp of the 25th anniversary of "Smiling Blue Skies," I am so incredibly honoured and humbled to be the recipient of the Ontario Veterinary College Legacy Medal, from OVC Dean Jeffrey Wichtel,

A Legacy Medal for Smiling Blue Skies2025-07-02T11:48:17-07:00

Coming Together in the Fight Against Osteosarcoma

2025-07-02T11:50:18-07:00

Earlier this month, the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) hosted a first-of-its-kind event that brought together a diverse group of people united by a shared commitment to fighting osteosarcoma. Patie

Coming Together in the Fight Against Osteosarcoma2025-07-02T11:50:18-07:00

Banking On a Brighter Future

2025-01-21T12:46:47-08:00

Smiling Blue Skies has been funding Deirdre Stuart’s position for over a decade!!! Deirdre Stuart, the dedicated coordinator of the OVC Veterinary Biobank, works closely with pet owners and veterinar

Banking On a Brighter Future2025-01-21T12:46:47-08:00
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