The holiday season is officially in full swing! Don't forget about your favourite four-legged family friends over the next few weeks. As pet parents we need to be extra vigilent during the holidays and the winter season. Here are some helpful hints and reminders to keep them safe and pet parents sane. Keep these foods away from your dog! The ASPCA has put together a comprehensive list of the top toxic people foods to avoid feeding your pet. As always, if you suspect your pet has eaten any

We are thrilled to announce our Platinum Award (top spot for top dogs) for best pet daycare in Mississauga! The Readers' Choice Awards were recently announced and we have topped the list. Our sincere thanks to everyone who voted for us. We're looking forward to another fabulous year. Woof!

Back by popular demand, here's a reprint of a recipe we published 3 years ago! Dog cookies they'll raise the woof for! Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups (375 ml) whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup (125 ml) all purpose flour, 1 Tbsp (15 ml) baking powder, 1 cup (250 ml) peanut butter (smooth or chunky), 3/4 cup (175 ml) milk. Method: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and baking powder. In a small bowl, whisk peanut butter and milk until smooth. Make a well in the flour mixture and

Saturday, December 2 - Shiba Inu Meet-Up at Kamp K-9 Mississauga - 1-3 pm - Swift Shiba Inus are coming to run around and have some fun meeting each other at Kamp. Bring your sassy Shibas for a howling good time. Sunday, December 3 - Whippet Group Meet-Up at Kamp K-9 Mississauga - 1-4 pm - Bring your Whippets for a meet-and-greet. Maybe they'll meet a "cousin" or two while getting to know the other Whippet's that come to visit. Sunday, December 10 - Old English Bulldog Meet-Up for Holiday Fun

We've had some questions about this event. To clarify, the Teeth Cleaning Clinic uses Anesthesia-Free techniques to clean your dog's teeth. The actual cleaning is not free. The cost is $185 + HST (total $209.95), still a far cry from what vets charge - because of the anesthesia. Call to book your time slot now for this amazing, stress-free, professional treatment!

In September, Disney (yes... that Disney) videoed a commercial at Kamp K-9 that involved (no surprise) dogs! It was an exciting time for Top Dog, Sue Quinn and her "Krew" and everyone was tickled pink to be a part of the Disney project at Kamp K-9. Stay tuned for viewing of the finalized version of the commercial that will go to air. Experienced Groomer Kamp Kounsellor. Weekend Shift - Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 am til 2 pm. Kamp Kounsellor. Maternity Leave - Thursday,

Dogs (like humans) are creatures of habit influenced by natural sunlight. In the same way we have to adjust to the time, so does our best friend. So give Fifi and Fido a break and let sleeping dogs lie (if only for a few more minutes). Then bring them to Kamp K-9 were they can stay and play all day with the best guardians of the canine galaxy on the

Show Rocky and Adrienne how much you care this holiday season with these Do's and Don'ts: Humans aren't the only ones that get stressed during the holidays. A change in routine can be disconcerting for your BFF (best furry friend) too! Bring Barney and Betty to Kamp K-9 for Daycare. You'll be happier knowing your house isn't being ripped apart and Barney and Betty will get all the attention they need. Going away for the holidays? Talk to us about Boarding at Kamp K-9 for Elmo and

Canines are curious beasts. They enjoy exploring their surroundings with their noses and mouths and can easily ingest common household items that could be toxic! Watch out for these common culprits: People food. Compared to dog food, people food is typically richer, higher in fat and spicier. Dogs that indulge in people food tend to experience gastrointestinal upset or in severe cases can develop inflammation of the pancreas. Chocolate is one of the more common human delights that canine