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  • 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…

  • We are welcoming full-time or part-time Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our RVT team!

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    About 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…

  • July 2024 (2) – It’s Getting Hot in Here (Part 2): Hot-spots 

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    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,…

  • July 2024 (1) – It’s Getting Hot in Here (Part 1): Heat-stroke 

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    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…

  • Preparing Pets for the Summer: Noise reactivity, from fireworks to thunderstorms

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    By: 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…

  • Preparing for the Summer: Blue-green algae

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    By Dr. Emma Bush                 As the sun sets later and the days get warmer, we look forward to spending more time outdoors with our four-legged companions. Whether it be on the hiking trails, in a field playing fetch, or swimming at the ocean or the lake. With warmer weather, there are multiple concerns that…

  • April Showers bring … puddles and ticks (Part 2): Lyme disease

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    By Dr. Emma Bush A few weeks ago we shared about one of the five main vaccines that we use for our canine pets in the Maritime Provinces: the Leptospirosis vaccine. Today we will be talking about another common vaccine for dogs that protects against a different type of bacterial infection: Lyme Disease. What is…

  • Parasites and Parasite prevention products (Part 2): Intestinal Parasites

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    By: Dr. Emma Bush (DVM) When we think about parasite prevention products, we often think about external parasites like fleas and ticks. However, prevention of internal (intestinal) parasites (included, but not limited to worms) is also important for your dogs and cats. This is done through what is commonly called deworming. Deworming is recommended monthly,…

  • Parasites and Parasite prevention products (Part 1): Fleas and Ticks

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    By: Dr. Emma Bush, DVM The most common external parasites of dogs and cats that we see are fleas and ticks. There are both oral and topical preventative products to protect against one or both of these parasites. Most products are given monthly; however, some can last for longer durations. It is recommended to give…

  • A Less Romantic Type of Valentine: Heartworm By Dr. Emma Bush

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    In February we often think about and send one another love hearts and valentines. However, today I wanted to talk about a less romantic type of heart-lover. This is the parasite heartworm. What is Heartworm? Heartworm (or Dirofilaria immitis) is a large worm that, in its adult stage, lives in the heart and pulmonary (blood…