The PAW Library
Health & Wellness
Guides, breeder education, nutrition, training and stories for Canadian dog owners.
Library
Updated weekly
Editorial
Canadian voices
The PAW Library
Health & Wellness
Guides, breeder education, nutrition, training and stories for Canadian dog owners.
Feeding Your Puppy: Grains, Raw & Fresh Food, Toppers and Growing Appetites
A puppy parent asked about grains, fresh additions and how much to feed. Here is our raw-and-fresh approach: understand the ingredients, build a balanced bowl, choose useful toppers and adjust the food as your puppy grows.
Read article
Make Your Home Work for an Ageing Dog
From slippery floors and awkward beds to night-time toilet trips, practical ways to make your home easier for an ageing dog—without leaving them out of family life.
Read article
Your Dog Has Cancer: Making Sense of the First Conversations
A cancer diagnosis brings questions that are hard to absorb in the moment. Understand what is confirmed, which tests change decisions, treatment goals, realistic outcomes and the practical demands of care.
Read article
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction: Pacing, Getting Stuck and Losing Familiar Routines
Night waking, pacing, accidents and confusion deserve more than “just getting old.” A practical guide to veterinary assessment, daily support, caregiver exhaustion and quality of life.
Read article
Cataracts and Cloudy Eyes: What Changes in Vision Mean for Daily Life
Cloudy eyes deserve more than “just getting old.” Understand cataracts, urgent warning signs, surgery and aftercare, and the everyday changes that help a dog whose vision is changing.
Read article
Vestibular Episodes in Older Dogs: The Frightening First Hours and What Comes Next
Sudden falling, a head tilt and flickering eyes can be frightening. Learn why assessment matters, what safe nursing involves and how to follow recovery without assuming the cause.
Read article
Arthritis and Hidden Pain: When a Dog Still Wags but Struggles
A wagging tail can coexist with arthritis pain. Learn what to notice, how to adapt daily life, what to ask about treatment and how to track comfort and function.
Read article
Is It Ageing, Pain or a New Illness? Asking Better Questions
Slowing down, broken sleep and behaviour changes deserve more than an age label. Learn what to report, when to call, and how to follow up when the first answer remains uncertain.
Read article
Middle Age Is Easy to Miss: Establishing a Baseline Before the Senior Years
The mature adult years deserve a care plan of their own. Review recovery, muscle, nutrition, veterinary screening and the everyday adjustments that help your dog keep enjoying life.
Read article
Know Your Dog’s Normal: The Small Changes Worth Recording
Small changes in appetite, drinking, sleep, movement and behaviour deserve a clear record. Learn what to notice, what to tell your vet and when to call immediately.
Read article
How to Check a Dog Product Before You Buy
Turn a confusing shelf of dog products into a manageable decision. Learn how to check the exact formula, read useful label details and use the right Paw Wise tool before you buy.
Read article
Responsible Dog Ownership Checklist for Canada
A practical Canadian checklist covering dog-owner laws, identification, health, nutrition, training, public etiquette, emergency planning and lifetime commitment.
Read articleShowing 12 of 13 articles