Category: General

By: Andrea Marshall Whether by plane, train or automobile there is a lot to consider when travelling with your pet. No matter the destination there is always something that can get overlooked. You should contact your consulate, embassy, customs or government authority to ensure you have an updated list of rules and regulations required to…

It’s a hot one, and we’re only 2 weeks in. Long-term weather forecasts predict above normal temperatures across the Maritimes this year. Today’s temperature is a whopping 32° in Halifax. Temperatures like this affect the entire population, even our cats. Our pets feel the heat too, and while we’re in shorts and tees, they’re still…

The Myths and the Facts With the arrival of summer fast approaching, porcupines will soon be walking among our four-legged family members. We thought we’d share some interesting facts and bust some common myths about the prickly porcupine. The Porcupine: Porcupines are most active at night (nocturnal) but are often found foraging for food during…

Plug it’s nose! Sorry guys, but there is no magical solution to keep the skunk from smelling in the first place. When our pets get skunked we’re left to clean up the mess on our own. I have a sneaking suspicion that putting Fido in the car and taking him to the vet or groomer…

Now that the weather is getting warmer, I’ve been enjoying taking Dudley and Fiona on longer walks, and out to socialize with other dogs on the trails. They love getting out of the house for some fun in the sun. Since I didn’t have the pups last summer, we didn’t get a chance to go…

As the saying goes “You live and you learn.” Dudley and Fiona have become the best of friends. They like to spend all of their time together, and are rarely ever apart. They play great together, but sometimes they can get a little rough. The sofas in our living room have become their personal jump…

In January 2013, we posted a survival story of dear little Rudy. Rudy had been rushed to us for medical treatment of injuries he sustained. Months later Rudy’s recovery process continues under the loving supervision of his mum, Coleen. I know many of you have asked over the past several months for updates on Rudy,…

Dear valued members of the Eastern Passage Village Vet, Eastern Passage Village Vet has been taking care of my family since its open in 1999. Dr. Courtney Sherlock and has been there for us in the roughest of times. Thanks to the team at EPVVH we have had a wonderful 14 years with our esteemed…

I love my dogs. They love me. They tell me this by dragging their long, wet tongue across my face. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the love, but the fact is that I know where their mouth has been. Not only do I have two crazy puppies at home, I also have two cats.…

This is a condition that has been around for more than a century, but has become very well-known over the past ten years. It is a disease that can affect both humans and canines, but acts very differently in us and our four legged friends. In dogs, Lyme disease does not begin to show symptoms…