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The Importance of Minimizing FAS in Your Cat

The mental health of your cat is just as important to us as their physical health. By minimising fear, anxiety and stress (FAS) we are helping your cat’s mental health and minimising the damage caused by traumatic stressful events. 

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FAS in Cats: Do You Know What it Looks Like?

Our very talented and very own Veterinary Assistant Robyn has drawn some crazy characters.  See if you can identify these characteristics in her artwork.

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Orthotics and Prosthetics For Pets

Orthotics (braces) and prosthetics for our pets are more and more common place today than ever before.  They are available to certain patients under certain circumstances and physical indications.

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Hyperthyroidism in Cat

Let Me Introduce You To Sammy Sammy is a 12 year old cat that is the picture of good health. He eats well, has a nice coat, is affectionate and even goes for walks with his mom and big sister Bella. He LOVES his life!

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Atopic Dermatitis in Dog – Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment

  Atopic dermatitis in dogs (allergic dermatitis, canine atopy) is a hypersensitivity or over-reaction to a variety of commonplace and otherwise harmless substances in the environment.

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The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet

Pets can get lost which can be a traumatic and possibly tragic event.  It’s important to have a collar and ID tag, but these are not foolproof.  Collars can break or fall off leaving your pet unidentifiable. This can be prevented with the use of a microchip. As noted in the Dartmouth Tribune in April 2017: A pet is lost every seven seconds One in three pets will go missing in their lifetime Only 2 percent of lost cats and 17 percent of lost dogs with ID return home When a pet gets lost, they are 20 times more likely to make their way back home when they have a microchip

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