Onward Veterinary Services blog https://onwardvet.ca/blog/ Pet health articles from Onward Veterinary Services, in-home veterinary care across Calgary. en-ca Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0600 Let's Talk About Techs: RVT Month https://onwardvet.ca/blog/what-is-an-rvt/ https://onwardvet.ca/blog/what-is-an-rvt/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0600 Who registered veterinary technologists are, how they train and register in Canada, what they do for your pet, and why they matter. When Behaviour Changes, Look Beneath the Surface https://onwardvet.ca/blog/dog-behaviour-change-pain/ https://onwardvet.ca/blog/dog-behaviour-change-pain/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0600 A dog growling at the harness or pacing at night may be in pain, stressed, or both. What to watch for at home, and when a behaviour change needs a vet. Beyond Pain: Could Light Become Part of Whole-Body Veterinary Medicine? https://onwardvet.ca/blog/laser-therapy-beyond-pain/ https://onwardvet.ca/blog/laser-therapy-beyond-pain/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0600 Could photobiomodulation become part of whole-body veterinary medicine? Post-surgical recovery, inflammation research and the case for multimodal care. Laser Therapy...for Teeth? A New Way of Thinking About Your Pet's Oral Health https://onwardvet.ca/blog/laser-therapy-pet-dental-health/ https://onwardvet.ca/blog/laser-therapy-pet-dental-health/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0600 A 47-dog study found less gingivitis on the side treated with laser therapy after a dental cleaning. What that could mean for your pet's oral health. Going Skin Deep: Laser Therapy for Wounds, Hot Spots and Healing https://onwardvet.ca/blog/laser-therapy-wounds-hot-spots/ https://onwardvet.ca/blog/laser-therapy-wounds-hot-spots/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0600 How photobiomodulation supports wound healing, surgical incisions and hot spots in dogs, and where it fits alongside antibiotics and allergy care. More Than a Laser: How Light Can Help Pets Move, Heal and Feel Better https://onwardvet.ca/blog/laser-therapy-for-pets/ https://onwardvet.ca/blog/laser-therapy-for-pets/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0600 Laser therapy, or photobiomodulation, is part of everyday veterinary care. How light helps pets with pain, swelling, wounds and recovery, beyond arthritis. Your Cat Isn't Difficult: What Your Cat Is Actually Trying to Tell You https://onwardvet.ca/blog/why-does-my-cat-hate-the-vet/ https://onwardvet.ca/blog/why-does-my-cat-hate-the-vet/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0600 Hiding, hissing or fighting at the vet doesn't make your cat difficult. What feline behaviour may be telling us, and how to make vet care less stressful. Your Cat Isn't "Just Getting Old": How to Recognize the Hidden Signs of Pain https://onwardvet.ca/blog/is-my-cat-in-pain/ https://onwardvet.ca/blog/is-my-cat-in-pain/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0600 Cats often hide pain. Learn the subtle changes in jumping, stairs, grooming, sleeping and litter-box habits that can signal pain or mobility problems.