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Assessing Your Pets’ Quality of Life
Euthanasia is the tragedy all pet owners sign on for. No one thinks about it when they get their bouncy puppies and kittens but it is often an important part of responsible pet ownership. When is the time right? It is a difficult decision that should be discussed with all members of the family and […]
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Fleas, Ticks & Worms- Ugh!
Is your pet at risk for any of the following ?: Fleas Ticks Worms All of the above
Read MoreAdopting a Retired Racer
When I was a teen, I have a strong memory of going to a mall and meeting a group of people who had these tall dogs- greyhounds- who were retired racers and were looking for the forever home. They were from a group called Greyhound Pets of Atlantic Canada in Musquodoboit Harbour. I remember taking […]
Read MoreToxic Flowers Springing Up Everywhere!
We all love those first few flowers of spring, but did you know that some of them can be harmful to your pet? Dogs love to dig and can easily dig up and snack on bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, narcissus, and hyacinths. Ingesting these flowers in large amounts can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. […]
Read MoreBailey: A Senior Success Story
While it is common for pets to slow down as they age, decreased function/activity could be linked with pain. Bailey was a 16-year-old cat brought in to have a lump checked. On examination, he was found to have severe dental disease with several infected loose teeth. He was booked in for dental surgery and, along […]
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