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  • The plights of the Summer BBQ and the ever-dreaded corn-cob: Foreign Body obstructions

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    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…

  • We’re Hiring! Veterinarian, DVM

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    Veterinarian, 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…

  • April Showers bring … puddles and ticks (Part 1): Leptospirosis

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    By: 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…

  • Miracle Babies

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    By: Dr. Lesley Steele A beautiful cat was brought to see me last week by SPCA that had been in labour for 48 hours when surrendered to them. She was in bad shape and I was more worried about her surviving the c-section and held no hope for the kittens. Kathy from the SPCA stayed…

  • Join The Revolution Against Fleas And Heartworm This Season!

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    Flea, Heartworm and Lyme prevention is back! Now that the weather is finally warming up, we need to start thinking about how to best protect our furry family members from those pesky parasites that like to invade our home and bother our pets. Fleas are the most common external parasite of companion animals. They feed…

  • Smile Pics

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    February is Dental Health Month

  • Happy Tails – Chilli

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    In Feb, 2007 the Village Veterinary Hospital received a call about a deceased cat found in a client’s driveway. The assistant who answered the phone offered to help the client and went right over to his house. After a second look, she realized the cat was still breathing, so she took off her coat, wrapped…

  • Dental Health Month!

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    February is Veterinary Dental Health Month! We here at the Village Veterinary Clinic would like to take a moment to make everyone aware of the importance of regular oral care for your furry family members. Just like you, your pet requires dental care.  Routine professional care from your veterinary team combined with regular home care…

  • Feed Nova Scotia

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    We are proud to announce another successful year as we continue to support Feed Nova Scotia. Thank-you to all of you who came out to our nail trim fundraisers, and annual Santa Pics. Your continued support has allowed us to provide Christmas for 5 families (22 children and 6 adults) this holiday season.

  • Helping Your Dog with Separation Anxiety

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    Many dogs are perfectly content to be left alone while their owner leaves the house. Yet a good deal of canines experience what’s known as separation anxiety. This condition can manifest itself in a variety of ways including incessant barking, urinating or defecating in the house or exhibiting destructive behaviour like chewing or scratching anything…

  • Decoding Your Cat’s Body Language

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    Understanding what your pet needs or wants can be a challenge since we must rely on non-verbal communication. It all comes down to paying attention to and accurately translating their body language. A dog’s body language is pretty straightforward. They wag their tails when they’re happy, they whine when they want something, they snarl when…