News

Aug 15 2019

Today is Check the Chip Day!

No, not potato chips – but microchips, the chips used for identification should a pet become lost! …
Aug 08 2019

Assistance Dog Week

There’s nothing cuter than coming across a cute little puppy wearing colored vests – yes, a service dog-in-training! You’ve probably seen them at the mall, in the grocery store, or on the…
Aug 01 2019

Immunization Awareness Month

Vaccines are one of the greatest medical discoveries – they fundamentally changed modern medicine. Starting with the smallpox vaccine in the 18th century, more than 20 vaccines have been developed…
Jul 25 2019

Remote Communities and Veterinary Care

When your pet needs routine care, such as a wellness check, vaccinations, or deworming, or is ill or injured, you call your veterinary clinic, make an appointment, and hop into the car to take Fido or…
Jul 17 2019

Rabies Risks

While cases of rabies in domestic pets and humans are rare in Canada, and in North America overall, the risk of rabies remains. Tragically, we are reminded of this by the case of a young man in…
Jul 11 2019

World Snake Day!

Snakes! The word can evoke feelings of fear or intrigue, or maybe even thoughts of Harry Potter and Slytherin House! Whatever it invokes, July 11th is World Snake Day – a day to celebrate these…
Jul 04 2019

World Zoonoses Day

Did you know that July 6th is World Zoonoses Day? Maybe “zoonoses” is not a word in your everyday conversations, but it is something you should know about! …