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The plights of the Summer BBQ and the ever-dreaded corn-cob: Foreign Body obstructions
By Dr. Emma Bush It’s a beautiful summer day. The sun is shining, the grass is freshly mowed, your kids are playing out with their toys on the lawn and you are out barbequing your favorite foods; ribs, burgers and corn on the cob. This vision of summer paradise is also a vision for your…
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We’re Hiring! Veterinarian, DVM
Categories: Career OpportunitiesVeterinarian, DVM Location: Eastern Passage, NS Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital is currently welcoming a Veterinarian to join our team. As a successful candidate, you understand the importance of building relationships with our pet parents and our support team, to provide the best care possible. We are dedicated to your continuous learning and offer extensive in-house…
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April Showers bring … puddles and ticks (Part 1): Leptospirosis
Categories: PreventionBy: Dr. Emma Bush One of the five main vaccines that are used for our canine pets in the Maritimes Provinces is the Leptospirosis vaccine. But what is Leptospirosis, and why do we care so much about preventing it? What is it? Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can affect the liver, kidneys and even…
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The Big Day
Categories: GeneralIt’s that time! Dudley is now 6 months old, and at 50 pounds he is getting to be a big boy. Although Fiona is already spayed, Dudley’s hormones are raging and I thought it would be best to get him neutered before he starts developing bad habits. Thanks to Dr. Sherlock, Emily Burnie and the…
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Puppy proofing the house
Categories: GeneralPuppy proofing the house is a continual learning curve. Things that I think could never be chewed are destroyed in seconds. Thankfully, Dudley has almost outgrown his chewing stage and he’s starting to calm down. Fiona on the other hand… well… she’s a different story. Fiona has a sock obsession. Sometimes I don’t even know…
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After Diagnosis, How Do We Monitor and Maintain Heart Disease?
Categories: GeneralMy pet has a heart murmur?!? When I tell a client that their pet has a heart murmur, the most common reaction is usually a wide-eyed, ‘oh my goodness’ kind of look. A heart murmur can sound scary but it isn’t necessarily bad news. Hearing a heart murmur simply means that the blood flow within…
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Dental case #4 / SPCA pet of the week – Simba
Categories: GeneralSimba is a beautiful 1 year old, male, short haired cat that is currently in the care of the Metro SPCA shelter. He has a bad case of stomatitis and needed to have all of his teeth removed, just like Maple did. His surgery went very well today and he recovered well. (Above) Here he…
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Understanding the Language of the Heart
Categories: GeneralBy: Julia Downey I’m not talking about how to find that “special someone” or “new words to use to impress a date” I’m giving you a few terms and definitions that you may commonly hear at Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital so that you can better understand one of the most complicated and important organs in your…
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Double the Trouble – He ate what?
Categories: GeneralDogs Eat Everything! Everyone has been there, you’re at work and you get the dreaded phone call from home, and panic sets in. I was working Thursday night, and I received a phone call from my boyfriend Richard. “Dudley’s eye looks red, and his whole face is swollen!” I immediately stop asking questions and told him to…
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Understanding the Language of the Heart
Categories: GeneralI’m not talking about how to find that “special someone” or “new words to use to impress a date” I’m giving you a few terms and definitions that you may commonly hear at Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital so that you can better understand one of the most complicated and important organs in your animal’s…
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Dental Case #3 – Cat’s Are Tougher Than Us!
Categories: GeneralBy Emily Burnie Eeyore is a 6 year old, male (neutered) domestic shorthair cat that had horrible teeth, but was hiding it very well! His owner booked an appointment because she noticed his breath was getting worse and she was concerned about his teeth, but she reported he was eating and drinking the same as…
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Chronic Dental Disease
Categories: GeneralPet of the Week! By Emily Burnie Diva is a 10 year old, female, Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie). She was spayed when she was 6 months old, and that’s when her dental trouble started! At that time she has “retained deciduous canine teeth” meaning her baby canine teeth had not fallen out, but her adult teeth…
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Dental Diets – How do they work?
Categories: GeneralBy: Coleen Pride Did you know there are 3 great dental diet foods available that will help reduce or prevent tartar and plaque from building up? The dental diets that we carry are unlike many diets available on the market. They do not break apart like regular dry kibble, instead they have a hard mechanical…