Every March, when tick activity increases in most parts of Canada, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) runs a campaign called National Tick Awareness Month. We use the campaign to remind Canadians how...
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Pets enrich our lives beyond measure. They give us the comfort of their companionship. They accept us without criticism or judgment. And they provide the one thing that few people…
In the winter months, your objective as a pet parent is to keep your animals safe and warm while minimizing the risk of accident or injury. Most animals that are…
If a veterinarian can’t see your animal, it weighs on them too – members of the veterinary team care deeply for your animal and will do their best to help…
September 28th 2021 is the 15th World Rabies Day. This year’s World Rabies Day theme is: “Rabies: Facts, not Fear”. The global COVID-19 pandemic has raised many doubts and misconceptions about diseases,…
All animal owners should take note of their animals’ current vaccinations, to ensure they’re up to date. Vaccination is an inexpensive, effective means of protecting your animal from a variety…
Tick season is considered to be from April to October, however ticks can be active in temperatures as low as 4 degrees celsius and can carry diseases that can make…
Spaying and neutering is an important procedure that we strongly advocate both as veterinarians and as the local Wetaskiwin Animal Shelter. There are long term health benefits to your pet…
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, most dogs and cats have some evidence of periodontal disease by the age of three, with symptoms such as bad breath, difficulty eating…
As we close out this year, it’s tempting to say, “Good riddance to 2020!” It has been a time marked by profound challenges and immeasurable losses. Despite these sobering realities,…