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Janis Wall

Registered Veterinary Technician

I am a new veterinary technician that found my way to Westwood Hills during my work placement at Maritime Business College in late 2017. I grew up in Cape Breton, but have been calling Halifax my home for over 10 years. After completing university, I realized that I wanted to change career paths and do what made me happy-- working with animals. I always knew I wanted to work with animals, but it was not until recently that I discovered the role of the veterinary technician and got to learn just how great the job is. I have a growing interest in animal behaviour, and I am more than happy to be part of, and learn from, the Westwood Hills team!

I currently share my home with two orange cats, Pekoe and Prim, as well as one very demanding beagle/valley bulldog mix, Smokey.

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What Does It Mean When Your Cat Is Scratching Themselves?

First of all, let’s talk about why cats scratch. Cats ‘scratch’ on items for two reasons. The reason we think of them most often is to sharpen their claws. But scratching also serves another purpose.

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