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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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Inappropriate Urination in Cats Part II: Help! My cat is not peeing at all! By Dr. Emma Bush
In the previous blog post we talked about inappropriate urination. But what about if your cat is not urinating at all?! In certain cases, inflammation of the lower urinary tract, particularly in male cats, can lead to a urinary blockage. This can be from inflammation, mucous, urinary crystals and even tiny bladder stones that all…
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Inappropriate Urination in Cats Part I: Help! My cat is peeing too much! By Dr. Emma Bush
One of the strongest and most offensive smells in the home is that of cat urine, particularly when it is outside of the litter box. Inappropriate urination is a common cause of cat-owner strife, culminating in putting feline pets outdoors, rehoming or even euthanasia! But what causes your cat to urinate outside of the litter…
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Hallowe’en with Your Pet- By Dr. Emma Bush
In just over a week, we will be donning costumes and face paint, lighting our jack-o’-lanterns, and putting candy, chips and chocolate by the door in preparation for a night of trick-or-treating. We prepare ourselves, our children and our homes for Hallowe’en, but how do we prepare our pets? Caring for our pets and having…
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Back to School (the vet) (Part 2): Everyone is coughing (Kennel Cough)
By Dr. Emma Bush It is that time of year again. Everyone has gone back to school and everyone seems to have the sniffles or a cough. It is cold season. Did you know that dogs can get colds too? Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC), or more commonly known as Kennel Cough, is a…
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Back to School (the vet) (Part 1): Fear-Free Vet Visits
By Dr. Emma Bush It is fall and the kids are back in school! Just like the nervousness that your child may struggle with when going into the new environment of a new class or a new school; your pet too can be anxious when going to the vet. Anything out of the ordinary can…
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July 2024 (2) – It’s Getting Hot in Here (Part 2): Hot-spots
By Dr. Emma Bush As mentioned in my previous blog post, one of the best parts of summer is being able to enjoy the lovely warm days outdoors with our pets. Whether this is through hiking, playing in the yard or the dog park, or going for a swim, outdoor time, especially in the Maritimes,…
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July 2024 (1) – It’s Getting Hot in Here (Part 1): Heat-stroke
By: Dr. Emma Bush The start of the summer is an exciting time for pets and owners alike. Warm days mean beautiful hikes, swims and time spent together outdoors. Unfortunately, along with the warmth comes days of extreme temperatures and heat warnings. In times like these, the risk of heat stroke is a very real…
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Preparing Pets for the Summer: Noise reactivity, from fireworks to thunderstorms
Categories: GeneralBy: Dr. Emma Bush With the start of the summer months, we anticipate loud noises, whether that is due to firework celebrations, changing storm patterns and thunder, or even construction. Our pets react to such loud noises in a variety of ways: some can be completely unbothered while others can panic. This panic can manifest…