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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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We are welcoming full-time or part-time Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our RVT team!
Categories: Career OpportunitiesAbout us: Our clinic is a 15-minute drive to Dartmouth and is an easy commute from anywhere within Halifax Regional Municipality. Our newly renovated expanded hospital has a large, bright, beautiful new space to work in!! Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Clinic has been proudly an active member of our community in the Halifax Region since 1999…
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Halloween Pet Photo Contest
Categories: SmilesEvery year, we have a Halloween Pet Photo contest. Thank you to all who participated!! Here are our entries for 2020: And the winners are: Bella the Princess and Dr. Mylo! Congratulations
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Halloween Safety
Categories: Pet CareWith Halloween right around the corner, we at Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital want to remind you of the dangers to pets surrounding this holiday. After all, November 1st is always a pretty busy day for us! Chocolate: Of all candy, chocolate is one of the most toxic to pets. In general, the darker and…
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Obesity in Pets and how to Achieve Weight Loss
Categories: General HealthObesity is the most common health problem of pets. Approximately 45% of pets are considered overweight (15-30% over the ideal weight) or obese (30% over the ideal weight). Overweight and obese animals have a number of health problems that can be directly linked to being overweight including Diabetes Arthritis – can actually cause arthritis, and…
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Is your pet protected against Lyme disease?
What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is caused by a bacterial shaped bacterium called Borrelia Burgdorferi. It can be transmitted to humans, dogs and other animals through the bite of a tick. The primary carrier of the Borrelia bacteria is the Blacklegged Tick also known as the “Deer Tick”, which is common in our area.…
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Our Patients First Visit to the Veterinarian 2020
Categories: GeneralYour furry friends are part of our family here at EPVVH! We are always welcoming new patients, and we love showing them off!
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Have you checked your pet’s mouth lately?
Categories: DentalDid you know that dogs and cats need oral care too? In fact, dogs and cats have similar oral care needs to that of people. It is one of the most common health concerns found during an exam. We know that 85% of pets have periodontal disease by the age of three. Periodontal disease is…
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4Dx Testing
Categories: GeneralEven though our temperature is up and down through the winter, here in Nova Scotia we need to be worried about ticks every month of the year. Knowing that dogs spend time in the same area that their humans spend time, and that Lyme disease is increasing every year, we want to remind everyone that…
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Lyme Disease
Categories: Illness & DiseaseLyme disease is a prevalent issue in Nova Scotia for our canine companions. With tick season upon us, it is a great time to revisit the important topic. Ticks are typically out looking for blood meals when the ground thaws in the spring and the temperature is remaining above zero degrees Celsius. Lyme disease is…
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The Importance of a Microchip
A microchip is a small, electronic chip enclosed in a glass cylinder that is about the same size as a grain of rice. The microchip itself does not have a battery—it is activated by a scanner that is passed over the area, and the radio waves put out by the scanner activate the chip. The…
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5 Ways to HAVE FUN with your Cat!
Cats have acquired many reputations as their media portrayal is always changing, but a persistent belief that continues to show up is that cats are lazy and uncooperative. Some people would probably say, “If you want a fun animal, get a dog!” The truth is that there are many ways to engage with cats to…