News
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Jul 05 2012
Ministry of Health "Rabies" One Health pilot
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is launching an initiative that will develop and implement a pilot One Health program focusing on zoonotic diseases (diseases that people can "catch" from…
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Jun 01 2012
Tick Prevention
Tick season is upon us again. Or at least, it is now in full swing, as ticks have been found on dogs even in northern areas in the winter. Along with these ticks come conversations about what is or…
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Apr 30 2012
New Virus May Cause Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
Some cases of kidney disease in cats may have a viral origin
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Apr 01 2012
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use in Companion Animals
In February 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Centre for Veterinary Medicine held a Webinar entitled, "Advice to Dog Owners Whose Pets Take NSAIDs." The webinar, which is about half an hour…
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Apr 01 2012
Maintaining your Pet’s Health Through Wellness Examinations
To keep your companion animals healthy, you should take them to your veterinarian at least once per year for a routine examination, often called a wellness exam.…
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Mar 08 2012
How long can you keep your pet’s medications?
When you are given a prescription by your doctor, or your veterinarian prescribes medication for your pet, you are usually given a specific quantity of medication along with instructions on its proper…
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Mar 08 2012
Adult versus Senior Pets
Lately we have been seeing more and more commercials on television and in print about lifestyle nutrition, including an emphasis on different diets for different ages of pets.