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Guías prácticas para cuidar a su mascota: historiales, vacunas, viajes, mascotas perdidas, cómo encontrar veterinario y las apps que ayudan. Para cualquier tema médico, consulte a su veterinario.

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Comportamiento y adiestramientoPuppy leash training: first walks, step by stepA reward-based plan for a puppy's first leash lessons: the gear, the steps the Ontario SPCA teaches, what to do when your puppy pulls, and what to avoid.5 min de lectura

Cuidado de mascotas

El cuidado diario, las emergencias y cómo encontrar al veterinario adecuado para su perro, gato o mascota pequeña.

Cuidado de mascotasToronto cat licence: yes, cats need one tooEvery cat owned in Toronto needs a licence and a tag, renewed every year. What the bylaw says, how to licence your cat, and how the licence and a microchip work together if your cat goes missing.5 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasToronto dog licence: who needs one, cost and how to renewEvery dog and cat in Toronto needs a City licence and tag, renewed every year. Who needs one, how fees and discounts work, how to buy or renew, and why it helps if your dog gets lost.6 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasKitten first vet visit: a calm, complete checklistWhat happens at a kitten's first vet visit, which vaccines and checks to expect, a packing list and the carrier habits that make every future visit calmer.6 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasPuppy first vet visit: what to bring and what to askA checklist for your puppy's first appointment: what to bring, what usually happens, the vaccine and parasite plan, and the questions to write down before you go.6 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasAnnual vet checkup: what happens and why it mattersWhy healthy adult pets still need a yearly exam, how often puppies, kittens and seniors should go, what happens at the visit, and how to prepare so it counts.6 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasHow much does a vet visit cost in Ontario? What goes into the billWhy there is no single price for a vet visit in Ontario, the parts that make up a typical bill, your right to an estimate, and practical ways to plan for the cost.6 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasPet insurance pre-existing conditions: what counts and what is excludedHow pet insurers decide what is pre-existing, why a vet note or a symptom before cover can count, how chronic, hereditary and curable conditions differ, and what to ask before you buy.6 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasIs pet insurance worth it? How to decide for your petA plain way to decide whether pet insurance makes sense for you: the four questions that matter, how coverage types differ, what to ask an insurer, and the self-insure alternative.6 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasPet insurance Canada: how policies work and what to ask before you buyA plain guide to how pet insurance policies work in Canada: the three types of cover, how deductibles and reimbursement add up, waiting periods, exclusions and the questions to ask before you sign.6 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasEmergency vet cost in Ontario: what drives the billWhy an emergency visit costs more than a regular one, what you can ask for before treatment starts, and how to prepare so money is not the first thing you think about.6 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasWhen to take your cat to the emergency vet: the red flags that cannot waitCats hide illness well. These are the signs that mean go to a vet or emergency clinic now, the ones that mean call your vet today, and how to get there calmly.6 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasWhen to take your dog to the emergency vet: the signs that cannot waitThe red-flag signs that mean your dog needs an emergency vet now, the ones that can usually wait for a call in the morning, and what to do on the way.7 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasRoad salt and dog paws: protecting pads on Canadian sidewalksHow road salt and ice melt affect a dog's pads, a before, during and after routine for winter walks, safe balms and boots, and the signs that need a vet.5 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasHow cold is too cold for dogs? A Canadian winter guideThere is no single temperature that is too cold for every dog. Here is how coat, age and health change cold tolerance, the signs to turn back, and when a cold dog needs a vet.6 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasDoes my dog need a winter coat? How to tell, and what else keeps dogs safeWhich dogs benefit from a winter coat, the signs a dog is too cold, frostbite and hypothermia warnings, and the paw and walk safety tips that matter in an Ontario winter.5 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasKeeping outdoor cats warm in winter: shelter, water and foodHow to give outdoor, barn and community cats a safe winter: a small insulated shelter, straw instead of blankets, water that does not freeze, and the warning signs that mean a vet.6 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasCan rabbits live outside in winter in Canada?Rabbits handle cool weather better than heat, but a Canadian winter brings deep cold, wet bedding, frozen water and hungry predators. Here is the case for bringing rabbits indoors, and how to protect any rabbit that stays out.5 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasHalloween Pet Safety: Candy, Costumes and the DoorbellHalloween brings three risks for pets: candy, costumes and an open front door. Here is how to handle each one, and what to do if your pet gets into the treat bowl.5 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasHoliday hazards for pets: trees, tinsel, food and guestsThe decorations, plants, foods and party habits that send pets to the vet over the holidays, with a simple plan for visitors and what to do if something goes wrong.5 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasKeeping dogs safe on frozen lakes and pondsEvery winter, Ontario fire crews pull dogs out of icy lakes, rivers and ponds, and owners who go in after them can drown. Here is how to keep your dog off unsafe ice, what to do if your dog falls through, and how to warm them up and get them checked afterwards.5 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasDo dogs need boots in winter?Boots are not a must for every dog, but on Ontario's salted sidewalks they are often the simplest protection. Here is which dogs benefit, what to use instead, and how to get a dog to accept them.5 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasPet Safe Ice Melt: What the Label Really MeansA pet safe or pet friendly ice melt is usually gentler than rock salt, but the ASPCA warns it can still upset a dog's stomach. Here is what is in the bag, and how to keep your own walkway safe for paws.5 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasWinter pet safety checklist for Canadian ownersOne list for the whole Canadian winter: cold and wind chill, paws and salt, antifreeze, ice, holidays and power outages, with the warning signs that mean a vet visit now.5 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasKit de emergencia para mascotas: la lista que recomienda Canadá, más los papeles que casi todos olvidanLa lista del Gobierno de Canadá para un kit de emergencia para mascotas, las cantidades de agua que hay que prever, el archivo de la mascota que casi todos olvidan y un plan de adónde puede ir su mascota.5 min de lectura
Cuidado de mascotasCómo encontrar un veterinario nuevo con el que realmente se quedeUna lista práctica para encontrar veterinario: dónde buscar, cómo verificar una licencia, las preguntas que conviene hacer por teléfono y qué llevar a la primera consulta.5 min de lectura

Salud y vacunas

Calendarios de vacunas, comprobante de la vacuna antirrábica y prevención, de fuentes oficiales. Su veterinario tiene la última palabra.

Salud y vacunasLyme vaccine for dogs in Ontario: who should consider itHow Lyme disease affects dogs, where the tick risk is in Ontario, how the Lyme vaccine fits with tick control, and the questions to ask your vet when deciding.6 min de lectura
Salud y vacunasBordetella vaccine: does your dog need it for daycare?What the Bordetella vaccine protects against, why daycares and kennels require it, the three forms it comes in, and what it cannot do, with questions to ask your vet.5 min de lectura
Salud y vacunasLeptospirosis vaccine for dogs: does your dog need it in Ontario?How dogs catch leptospirosis, why city dogs in Ontario are at risk too, how the vaccine schedule works, and the signs that mean a dog needs a vet now.5 min de lectura
Salud y vacunasFVRCP vaccine for cats explainedWhat the letters in FVRCP stand for, what each of the three diseases does to a cat, how the kitten series and boosters usually work, and what to ask your vet.6 min de lectura
Salud y vacunasDHPP vaccine for dogs: what each letter meansWhat D, H, P and P stand for on your dog's vaccine record, why puppies get several doses until 16 weeks or later, and how adult boosters are spaced.5 min de lectura
Salud y vacunasWhen can my puppy go outside after vaccines?How to balance socialising a young puppy with the risk of infections like parvo before the vaccine series is finished, with a safe-places guide and a timeline to discuss with your vet.6 min de lectura
Salud y vacunasDo indoor cats need vaccines? Why vets still say yesWhy indoor-only cats still get core vaccines, which ones, why rabies is the law in Ontario, and how your vet tailors the rest to your cat's real lifestyle.6 min de lectura
Salud y vacunasCore vaccines for cats, including indoor catsWhich feline vaccines are core, what each one protects against, why indoor cats still need them, and how your cat's lifestyle shapes the rest of the plan.6 min de lectura
Salud y vacunasCore vaccines for dogs: what they protect againstWhich dog vaccines are core and why, which ones depend on where you live and what your dog does, how the puppy series works, and the questions to bring to your vet.6 min de lectura
Salud y vacunasHow often do dogs need a rabies shot? One-year vs three-year vaccinesWhy a dog's first rabies booster comes a year after the first shot, why later boosters are often three years apart, and why the date on the certificate is the one that counts in Ontario.5 min de lectura
Salud y vacunasRabies vaccine Ontario law: what every dog and cat owner must doWhat Ontario's rabies regulation asks of dog, cat and ferret owners: the age it starts, boosters, the certificate and tag, medical exemptions, and what happens after a bite.7 min de lectura
Salud y vacunasCalendario de vacunas para perros y gatos en Canadá: qué dicen las guíasQué dicen las guías internacionales y norteamericanas sobre las vacunas esenciales y los tiempos para cachorros, gatitos y adultos, qué exige la ley de Ontario sobre la rabia y qué preguntarle a su veterinario.6 min de lectura
Salud y vacunasComprobante de vacunación antirrábica para guardería y pensión: qué llevarLas guarderías, pensiones y peluquerías piden un comprobante de vacunación antirrábica. Esto es lo que cuenta como comprobante, lo que debe mostrar el certificado en Ontario y cómo tenerlo listo en su teléfono.5 min de lectura

Alimentación

Alimentar bien a su mascota a cualquier edad, de las etiquetas a los premios, siempre con el consejo de su veterinario primero.

AlimentaciónRaw food diet for dogs: risks and what vets sayWhat Canadian public health authorities say about raw feeding, the germ and nutrition risks for dogs and families, how to handle raw food more safely if you choose it, and what to ask your vet.5 min de lectura
AlimentaciónGrain-free dog food and DCM: what the investigation foundA plain summary of the US FDA's investigation into diet and canine dilated cardiomyopathy, what it found and did not find, the signs to watch for, and how to talk to your vet about your dog's food.6 min de lectura
AlimentaciónHow to read pet food labels in CanadaThe parts of a pet food label that tell you something real, the parts that are marketing, and the naming rules that decide what beef dinner or chicken flavour means.6 min de lectura
AlimentaciónHow much to feed a cat: calories, portions and a healthy weightDaily calories for an adult cat by weight, how to split them between wet and dry food, how often to feed, and how to tell if your cat is at a healthy weight.5 min de lectura
AlimentaciónHow much to feed a dog: reading the bag and your dogWhy the feeding guide on the bag is only a starting point, how to check your dog's body condition at home, and how to adjust portions and treats with your vet.6 min de lectura
AlimentaciónHow much to feed a puppy, and how oftenMeals per day by age, how to set the first portion, why weekly weigh-ins matter, and when a puppy moves to adult food, from veterinary sources.7 min de lectura

Comportamiento y adiestramiento

Lo básico del adiestramiento, mascotas nuevas en casa y las preguntas de comportamiento más frecuentes.

Comportamiento y adiestramientoPuppy leash training: first walks, step by stepA reward-based plan for a puppy's first leash lessons: the gear, the steps the Ontario SPCA teaches, what to do when your puppy pulls, and what to avoid.5 min de lectura
Comportamiento y adiestramientoPuppy chewing: teething, safe chew toys and what to doWhy puppies chew, when teething happens, how to choose chews that are safe, and a simple plan to protect your shoes and furniture without punishment.6 min de lectura
Comportamiento y adiestramientoPuppy crying at night: first-week sleep tipsWhy new puppies cry at night, the first-week setup that helps them settle, how to respond to whining without rewarding it, and when crying could mean something more.6 min de lectura
Comportamiento y adiestramientoHow to choose puppy classes: what good ones look likeWhen a puppy can start classes, the vaccine rules good classes follow, the green and red flags in a trainer's methods, and the questions to ask before you sign up.6 min de lectura
Comportamiento y adiestramientoPuppy socialization: the window that matters and a safe planWhy the first three months shape your puppy for life, how to socialise safely before vaccines are finished, a checklist of experiences, and when to ask your vet for help.5 min de lectura
Comportamiento y adiestramientoPuppy biting: why puppies nip and how to redirect itPuppies mouth because they play and explore with their teeth. Here is how to teach a soft mouth, redirect nips to toys, avoid the mistakes that make it worse, and spot when it is not play.6 min de lectura
Comportamiento y adiestramientoPotty training a puppy: schedule and accidentsA simple house training routine for a new puppy: when to go out, how to reward, how to supervise and confine, and what to do about accidents without punishment.6 min de lectura
Comportamiento y adiestramientoCrate training a puppy: a step-by-step planA humane plan for crate training a puppy: choosing a crate, the steps from first sniff to a full night, how long a puppy can stay inside, and the mistakes that set training back.7 min de lectura
Comportamiento y adiestramientoDog afraid of fireworks? Plan ahead for Victoria Day, Canada Day and New Year'sIf your dog panics at fireworks, the fix starts weeks before the holiday: a vet visit, a safe room, a walk before dark and up to date ID. Here is a plan for Canada's fireworks nights.5 min de lectura

Viajes

Cruzar fronteras, viajar en avión y en carretera con una mascota, paso a paso.

ViajesFlying with a cat: cabin, carrier and stress tipsA checklist for flying with a cat: booking, carrier training, the security checkpoint, feeding, calming and the paperwork your destination may ask for.6 min de lectura
ViajesFlying with a dog in cabin: rules in CanadaWhat Canada's two biggest airlines require for a small dog in the cabin: carrier sizes, minimum ages, booking steps, seat rules, documents, and how to get your dog ready for the flight.6 min de lectura
ViajesReturning to Canada with your dog after a trip: what the border needsYour dog is Canadian, but the border still treats them as an import. The rabies certificate rules, what to declare, and how to avoid a problem on the way home.6 min de lectura
ViajesBringing a cat into Canada: the CFIA paperwork and the borderThe CFIA's rules for bringing a pet cat into Canada: rabies certificates, kittens under three months, rabies-free countries, hybrid cats, and what happens at the border.6 min de lectura
ViajesBringing a dog into Canada: CFIA rules step by stepThe CFIA rules for bringing your own dog into Canada, by the dog's age and where you are coming from, plus what the CBSA checks and why commercial dogs are different.7 min de lectura
ViajesViajar con su mascota de Canadá a Estados Unidos: las reglas de 2024 para perros y el regreso a casaLos CDC cambiaron las reglas para los perros que entran a Estados Unidos el 1 de agosto de 2024. Esto es lo que necesita un perro o un gato desde Canadá para cruzar, lo que usted necesita para volver y lo que debe preguntar a su veterinario antes del viaje.6 min de lectura

Mascotas perdidas

Qué hacer en las primeras horas después de que una mascota se pierde, y cómo estar preparado antes de que pase.

Mascotas perdidasDoes a microchip track location? Microchip vs GPSWhat a pet microchip does and does not do, how it compares with a GPS tracker, why registration matters most, and what to do in Toronto if your pet goes missing.5 min de lectura
Mascotas perdidasHow to update microchip information after a move or a new numberStep-by-step instructions for changing the address, phone number or owner on your pet's microchip registration in Canada, plus the other records to update at the same time.5 min de lectura
Mascotas perdidasMicrochip registration Canada: why the chip alone is not enoughA microchip only brings a lost pet home when its number is registered to you with current contact details. Here is how microchip registration works in Canada and how to check yours.6 min de lectura
Mascotas perdidasLost dog in winter: urgent search steps when it is coldCold makes every hour count when a dog goes missing. Here is what to do right away, where dogs tend to shelter, who to call in Toronto, and how to check a found dog for hypothermia and frostbite before getting it to a vet.5 min de lectura
Mascotas perdidasQué hacer si su mascota se pierde: la primera hora, el primer día, la primera semanaUn plan tranquilo y ordenado para un perro o gato desaparecido: a quién llamar, qué revisar, dónde publicar y cómo mantener la búsqueda, con contactos de Toronto y lo que conviene preparar hoy.5 min de lectura

Historiales y sus datos

Los historiales médicos de su mascota: quién los guarda, cómo obtener una copia y cómo llevarlos a un nuevo veterinario.

Historiales y sus datosWhat is in a pet medical record? A plain guide to your vet's fileEverything a vet clinic records about your pet, from vaccines and weight to exam notes, prescriptions and consent, based on Ontario's rules, plus how to read the shorthand.5 min de lectura
Historiales y sus datosLost pet vaccine records: how to get them backIf you lost your pet's vaccine records, the clinic that gave the shots still has them. How to ask for a copy, where else to look, and what your vet does if nothing turns up.5 min de lectura
Historiales y sus datosDigital vaccine record for pets: is a phone copy accepted?When a phone copy of your pet's vaccines is enough, when it is not, what a trustworthy record shows, and how to get your vet's version onto your phone.5 min de lectura
Historiales y sus datosPet vaccine certificate: what it shows and who asks for itWhat a pet vaccine certificate contains, using Ontario's rabies certificate rules as the model, who will ask you for one, and why an invoice or a reminder card is not the same thing.6 min de lectura
Historiales y sus datos¿De quién es el historial médico de su mascota? Lo que los dueños en Canadá pueden pedirLa clínica guarda el expediente original, pero en Ontario la información que contiene es suya, y su veterinario tiene que darle una copia cuando la pida. Esto es lo que significa en la práctica.6 min de lectura
Historiales y sus datosCómo obtener el historial veterinario de su mascota: una guía sencilla paso a pasoLlame o escriba a su clínica, diga exactamente qué registros necesita y adónde deben ir. Aquí tiene qué pedir, un mensaje que puede copiar y qué hacer si la solicitud se estanca.6 min de lectura
Historiales y sus datosCómo cambiar de veterinario sin perder el historial (ni la tranquilidad)Una mudanza, una clínica nueva más cerca de casa o simplemente una que se adapta mejor: así puede cambiar de veterinario sin perder el historial, en cinco pasos, con una lista para la primera consulta.5 min de lectura

Apps para mascotas

Apps para dueños de mascotas comparadas con honestidad, PetGrid incluida, y para qué sirve cada una.

Apps para mascotasLost pet app: how apps help find missing pets, and what they cannot doWhat a lost pet app or lost mode really does, what it cannot do, and how it fits with microchips, licences and Toronto Animal Services when a pet goes missing.6 min de lectura
Apps para mascotasPet medication reminder app: what to look for and how to stay on scheduleWhat a good pet medication reminder app should do, which features matter for daily pills versus monthly preventatives, and the habits and vet questions that keep doses safe.6 min de lectura
Apps para mascotasPet vaccine reminder app: what to look forWhy boosters slip, what a pet vaccine reminder app should actually do, how to set reminders from your vet's dates, and a checklist for choosing one.6 min de lectura
Apps para mascotasLas mejores apps para mascotas en Canadá, según para qué las necesiteNinguna app lo hace todo. Aquí están las mejores apps para mascotas en Canadá ordenadas según la tarea que cumplen, incluida la nuestra, con lo que hace bien cada una y lo que conviene revisar antes de registrarse.6 min de lectura