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Why Are Black Cats Considered Bad Luck?
Halloween is right around the corner, and the black cat is symbolic of this holiday. Perhaps the most common superstition, many people believe owning a black cat or even seeing a black cat can bring them bad luck.

How to Identify Ticks in your Pets
Ticks are a troublesome parasite that is not always easy to spot on your pet. They are a spider-like, egg-shaped creature that has 8 legs. They can vary in size from 1mm to 1cm.

What Diseases do Ticks Carry?
The main ticks you will find in Saskatchewan include the winter tick (D. albipictus), the wood tick (D. andresoni), the American dog tick (D. variabilis), and rarely the black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis).

How & Why to Keep Kitty Slim
Many cats today are overweight. Although your cat may look adorable when he’s chubby, the extra pounds a cat carries can lead to significant health problems. Obese cats are prone to diseases and complications such as diabetes, constipation and joint pain.