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The Rough Collie

Let’s face it. As a veterinarian, I should not have a breed preference; but I do.

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The Benefits of Using a Leash

Halifax’s animal by-law states that you must keep your dogs on leash in public areas where no signs are posted indicating otherwise.

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The Hypoallergenic Dog!?

From time to time I am asked what the best dog breed is for someone that is allergic to dogs.

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Food Doesn’t Equal Love

I have written blogs before on the issue surrounding obesity and our pets. Over the past ten years, there has been an increase in the number of overweight or obese pets.

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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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