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Nutrition Myths – Part 1
With all of the foods out there and all of the trends in human diet, it’s hard to know what is true and what is false. With the help of our friends from Purina, here is a list of nutrition myths that you may not have known about:
Read MoreWhat is Canine Parvovirus (CPV)?
Canine Parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious virus. There are two forms; intestinal and cardiac. The intestinal form causes vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weight loss and anorexia. The cardiac form, which is rare, attacks the heart muscles. We will focus on the intestinal form as it is much more common in dogs. Puppies between the ages […]
Read MoreAnemia in Pets
Anemia is defined as a lower than normal presence of red blood cells (RBCs). It can be caused by loss of blood, destruction of RBCs, or decreased production of RBCs. RBCs are very important, they are the cells that transport oxygen from the lungs to all the tissues in the body. If the RBC numbers […]
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Pet Cool in the Heat!
In the Maritimes we have hot and humid summers which can lead to heat exhaustion in humans, but we often forget about our furry counterparts. They are prone to heat exhaustion as well – wearing a fur coat all day can make it hard to stay cool in the summer. Here are some tips to […]
Read MoreFireworks and Your Pet
It’s that time of year again when there are lots of celebrations and holidays. Sometimes these events have fireworks and that can cause anxiety for you and your pet. Here are some tips and tricks you can do at home to make this time less stressful for your furbaby. Make sure your pet is wearing […]
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