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Ticks and When They Bite

Have you ever been petting your dog and suddenly felt a small bump on their skin; on further investigation you discover it is a tick – gross! Once you have identified this ugly little creature, you will be tempted to try and pull it directly off your pet’s skin. There are several ways to remove […]

Cancer Treatment Options for Pets

With so many advancements in veterinary medicine, many of our furry family members are living much longer lives. As our pet population ages, we are starting to see more cases of cancer; it is estimated that over 50% of dogs over the age of 10 years old will develop some form of cancer. Most people […]

Avoid Getting your Pet Skunked

Normally we start to worry about the arrival of skunks in our backyards much later in the year, but early spring is when skunks begin to show signs of moving around the neighbourhood again. Due to the unusually mild winter this year the skunks and also raccoons have not entirely disappeared and have been sighted […]

Bringing a New Cat Home

Bringing a new cat into a household takes a small amount of planning beforehand – cats do have some basic needs and by providing these needs you will help to ensure your cat’s long term health and welfare. Cats are by nature ‘control freaks’ they like to have their own space and have control over […]

Ailurophilia is the “Love of Cats” – Are You An Ailurophile?

Cats hold a special place in our hearts, if you own one (oops I mean if one owns you) you realize how they are truly a part of your family. Do you recognize yourself in any of the following statements? When you come home you greet your cat before greeting anyone else in your household. […]

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