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Pet Diabetes
Nov 08 2018
November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month. In pets, just as in humans, diabetes occurs when the body does not make enough insulin, stops producing it, or doesn’t use insulin properly. Insulin is…
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Technology and Pets
Nov 01 2018
The roles that pets play in our lives have dramatically changed over the years. Though there is debate on the history of the domestication of cats and dogs, there is no doubt that these furry…
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Canine Influenza Virus Update: The Situation in Canada and the United States
Oct 29 2018
Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) continues to be a problem in both the United States and Canada. About 20 confirmed and suspected cases have been identified in the Muskoka area in Ontario over the past…
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Halloween Safety
Oct 25 2018
Trick or Treat! Halloween is almost here! Costumes are being picked! Candy favorites are being voiced! Parties are being planned! Halloween is such a magical time of year for children, but what about…
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Cat Day!
Oct 18 2018
Cat Day is coming up on October 29th! …
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Cannabis, CBD, and Your Pets
Oct 11 2018
With the legalization of marijuana (cannabis) in several US states and Canada, accidental consumption by pets is a growing concern. Nine states in the US have legalized cannabis for personal (human)…
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October 7-13th is Walk Your Dog Week!
Oct 04 2018
Pet Obesity Awareness Day falls within Walk Your Dog Week – coincidence? Probably not! Did you know that up to 59% of dogs worldwide are overweight?! With this staggering number, the importance of…
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World Rabies Day
Sep 27 2018
September 28th marks World Rabies Day. While cases of human rabies in certain parts of the globe are rare, the number of cases that occur in developing countries, such as Africa and Asia, are in the…
