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Lois has CKD
My sixteen-year-old cat Lois was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in early 2015. She was dropped off at a veterinary hospital as her owners at that time could no longer take care of her. It was there that she was diagnosed with CKD, and there, about a year and a half later, that I […]
Read MoreVestibular disease in companion animals
The vestibular system is a series of nerves, nuclei, portions of the brain, and organs of the inner ear that control the body’s sense of orientation and balance, helping the animal to understand movement. This system allows the animal to compensate for both their own movement and outside forces such as gravity, providing the ability […]
Read MoreSami, my Pom
When I was young I would continuously beg my parents to let me have a dog. The answer was always “maybe one day”, and that was simply not good enough for me. I decided that 6 years old me would save up hundreds of pennies in hopes that it would be enough to afford the […]
Read MoreThe Unforgettable Deja Vu
Over the past 25 years of practicing veterinary medicine, I have had the pleasure and honour of meeting thousands of cats and dogs and due to the shorter life span of our patients there are many that I have had the privilege of knowing from “cradle to grave”. These animals have taught me many lessons […]
Read MorePet’s nutrient’s
The 6 Ingredients to Proper Nutrition for your Pet (and why they are Important!) Most pet owners often think about how they can help keep their animal’s active, happy, and healthy. There are many factors’ that add up to make this happen, and one of the main ones is nutrition. Which treat is good for […]
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