Category: Pet Care
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December 2024 – Turkey Dinner: Pancreatitis and Dietary Indiscretion By Dr. Emma Bush
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Snow is falling, Christmas lights are lit, and delicious cooking and baking fills our ovens and tables. In the season of giving, we may be tempted to give more and more treats to our pets. However, this gift of love may lead to some significant unwanted consequences.…
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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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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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Parasites and Parasite prevention products (Part 1): Fleas and Ticks
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…
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New Year, New Pet: Preparing for your new puppy or kitten By Dr. Emma Bush
It is the start of the New Year and we are all excited about what the coming months will bring. Many of us are considering welcoming new additions to the family, namely new puppies and kittens. Some may even have already had a new pet come to them, found underneath the Christmas tree.In any of…
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September is Happy Healthy Cat Month!
Although we spend our entire year trying to make sure all of our feline patients are happy and healthy, September is the OFFICIAL month to celebrate! It is a common misconception that cats are self-reliant and don’t need as much attention as dogs. Cats are extremely social creatures, and require the same amount of care…