Hospital News
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Exercise for Indoor Cats
Sep 04 2014
Do you have an inactive indoor cat? Exercise is just as important for cats as it is dogs. It helps decrease the risk of obesity and behavioural issues. Click here to learn more. -
Don’t Take Flea and Tick Prevention for Granted!
Jul 31 2012
We are lucky in North America! The incidence of many infectious and parasitic diseases is much less than other areas of the world. However, take heed and be on the…
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High-Rise Syndrome
Jul 17 2012
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s your cat, and unlike Supercat she’s not soaring. She has just taken a leap out of your 6th story window, perhaps still…
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Is having a dog under your desk better than having the corner office?
Jun 01 2012
We all know the feeling. You get home from a tough day at work: you’re tired, you’re stressed, you’re preoccupied with the day’s events. But then, you open your door,…
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Tick Prevention
Jun 01 2012
Tick season is upon us again. Or at least, it is now in full swing, as ticks have been found on dogs even in northern areas in the winter. Along…
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New Virus May Cause Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
Apr 30 2012
Some cases of kidney disease in cats may have a viral origin
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Dog Returns from the (Presumed) Dead
Apr 30 2012
From Wichita, KS, comes a story of many brave firefighters, one scared owner, and a terrified dog. John Huy, a retired aviation engineer, was walking his 100-pound pit bull/Labrador mix,Taz,…
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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use in Companion Animals
Apr 01 2012
In February 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Centre for Veterinary Medicine held a Webinar entitled, “Advice to Dog Owners Whose Pets Take NSAIDs.” The webinar, which is about…
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Maintaining your Pet’s Health Through Wellness Examinations
Apr 01 2012
To keep your companion animals healthy, you should take them to your veterinarian at least once per year for a routine examination, often called a wellness exam. Since animals age…
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How long can you keep your pet’s medications?
Mar 08 2012
When you are given a prescription by your doctor, or your veterinarian prescribes medication for your pet, you are usually given a specific quantity of medication along with instructions on…
