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Catch up on Catnip
Catnip is a flowered plant that contains a chemical ingredient called nepetalactone. This chemical often has a stimulating effect on cats, triggering a behavioural response. This happens when they breathe it in.
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This week with Mama – What’s With All This Cold Weather?
I am appalled at how cold it has been lately! I’ve had to spend more time by the heater than usual, which messes with my hair and we all know that that is dreadful.
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Holiday Hazards to Pets
There are plenty of things that are hazardous to pets around the holiday season that pet owners may not be aware that are dangerous to them. There are many toxic foods and treats that if ingested can lead to a list of issues. Another potential problem is pets eating objects that could cause an intestinal […]
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Tick-Borne Diseases
Ticks are an external parasite that is growing in population here in Nova Scotia. They are eight-legged and seeking a blood meal from their hosts and have gained a reputation for being a shudder-inducing critter to stumble across. Due to their direct interaction with their host’s blood, disease transmission is common when they can stay […]
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Canine Vaccines
Why do we vaccinate our dogs and what are we protecting them from? There are so many canine vaccines available to us now and with that comes a lot of extra information all over the internet. So what is, in fact, true about all of these vaccines?
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