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  • Back to School (the vet) (Part 2): Everyone is coughing (Kennel Cough)

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    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…

  • Back to School (the vet) (Part 1): Fear-Free Vet Visits

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    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…

  • 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 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…

  • Dental Health Month

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    Did 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.…

  • 4 Ways to Keep Your Cat in Tiptop Shape!

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    Cats mostly keep indoors, and they are great lovers of sleep during the day. Therefore maintaining their fitness can be quite a challenge. However the job has been simplified courtesy of some tried and true pointers put together in the following ways: Create playtime for your cat Bring home a catnip toy or a laser…