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Lyme Vaccine vs Tick Prevention
Lyme disease is becoming a larger and more important topic in the veterinary community. Not only because of its risk towards our pets, but also for the rick it poses towards humans. Lyme disease is a bacterial disease (Borrelia burgdorferi) that is transmitted by the Deer Tick (Ixodes scapularis). Most…
Leptospirosis
Cases of Leptosirosis are on the rise in Nova Scotia. This is a bacterial born infection that is spread through the bodily fluids of an infected source. Dogs are most commonly affected by Leptospirosis, commonly known as Lepto, due to them drinking out of stagnant water that has been urinated…
Stress and Anxiety in Cats
The anxiety and fear associated with stress affects your cat similar to the way it affects us, though cats tend to hide it very well. Even worse, chronic stress can cause a wide range of illnesses.
What You Need to Know About Rabies
As a Veterinary Technician, I am occasionally asked if rabies is still a problem in Canada. While we hardly ever hear about rabies cases in this country, because we vaccinate our pets for rabies is here. As of April 2017, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) stated that there were…
