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Jul 03 2017
Heartworm: Protect your pets
Animals can get heartworm disease if bitten by an infected mosquito, there is no other way to get heartworms. They spend their adult life in the right side of the…
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Jul 03 2017
How to keep pets safe from wildlife
Now that summer has arrived everyone is ready to get outside, including our pets! It can be easy to forget the dangers when taking our pets outside, but wildlife is everywhere….
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Jun 30 2017
Thinking about adopting a new pet?
Adopting a new pet comes with a lot of change, for both the pet and pet parent. Here are some thing to consider to help make the transition easier! Questions…
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Jun 23 2017
Keep your dog safe this summer with these easy tips!
1. Walk or exercise your dog early in the day. Temperatures are cooler in the morning, so try to get outside with your dog before the hot sun makes exercise…
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Jun 23 2017
Dog friendly hiking trails on the North Shore
Here are some of the best dog friendly hikes on the North Shore! Mystery Lake – 1.25 hours, Easy, 3km, season: July-October Whyte Lake – 2 hours, Easy, 5km, season:…
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Jun 17 2017
Pet first aid and emergency preparedness!
Do you know what to do in case of a pet emergency? Here are some common first aid tips, disaster tips and symptoms to look out for! Pet First Aid…
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Aug 17 2016
Chronic Renal (Kidney) Failure
By Wendy C. Brooks, DVM, DipABVP Educational Director, VeterinaryPartner.com The kidneys are made of thousands of tiny filtration units called nephrons. Once a nephron is destroyed by a disease, it…
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Jun 24 2016
Get Sound Advice for Pets with Noise Phobia
Noise phobias are real problems for some dogs, and even some cats. After all, dogs can hear a wider range of frequencies than humans can, and cats hear a higher…
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Jun 18 2016
Kidney Stones in Dogs & Cats: What You Should Know
Does My Pet Have Kidney Stones or Bladder Stones? Unlike people, where kidney stones are unfortunately fairly common and most often very painful, dogs and cats are relatively unlikely to…
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Jun 18 2016
Can Pets Have Allergies?
Does your pet start scratching at this time of year? Lick and chew their feet non-stop? Or develop skin infections, bottom itching or ear problems? The start of Summer/Autumn also…
