September 27, 2018 How to Protect Your Pet From Rabies World Rabies Day The rabies virus invites a startling and unpleasant image of infected animals and is something all pet owners would like to avoid. We all want our pets to be safe, happy and healthy, and while rabies can seem intimidating, there are many ways in which you can …

Prickly Work – by Dr. Amanda Glew Although I really work with small animals like rodents and rabbits, I occasionally have been known to show my hand with anything mammalian. This includes some wildlife work- squirrels, raccoons, an occasional deer – where I have been asked to help out.  Recently, I have had the pleasure of working with Guylaine, who …

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Question: Why do I need to keep vaccinating my pet? Do vaccines last longer than the vet clinic recommends?  I have been asked this question several times over the last year, so I thought I’d address it here. However, I’ll be completely honest up-front: this is not an easy topic. I’ll breakdown the article into a couple sections to make …

The question of whether to put a dog down or not after it has badly injured someone in an attack is an emotional one. There are strong opinions on each side. Some say that a dog who bites once, no matter the severity of the bite, or the context, should automatically be euthanized. Then there are those who believe that …

As the leaves begin to fall, students everywhere are packing their bags and heading off to school. The sudden change from summer to fall, and the rush of the school year can hit fast, especially for your pets! The days are getting shorter, the family is home less and your pets are home alone more and more. This sudden change …