Category: General
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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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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…
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April Showers bring … puddles and ticks (Part 2): Lyme disease
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…
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Dental Health Month
Categories: GeneralDid you know that our pets get dental disease just like we do? Plaque and calculus buildup, gingivitis, gum erosion and broken and infected teeth are some, but not all, of the common dental concerns that we see in dogs and cats. Bacteria are attracted to teeth as soon as within hours of being cleaned.…
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New Year, New Pet Part 2 – Information on spaying and neutering your new cat or dog
Categories: GeneralOne of the most important things to think about when getting a new cat or dog is spaying and neutering. This is an important consideration to prevent various health concerns. For females, these include breast cancer and infection of the uterus (pyometra). For males, testicular cancer and infection of the prostate. For both, surgical sterilization…
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Tips for Bringing Home a New Dog
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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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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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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…