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Dog flu resembles human flu. It spreads through respiratory discharge, coughing, sneezing, and contaminated objects.

Early detection and treatment can slow the progression of arthritis and reduce clinical discomfort.

A messy dog can come with all sorts of problems, for your pet and your home’s overall cleanliness.  Check these grooming tips.

Halitosis, or bad breath, can be a sign of systemic disease like diabetes, trauma, oral mass, foreign body, or upper respiratory disease. Dental disease is the main cause.

Pet lumps and bumps are common. They may be the main reason a pet is examined, or they may be found during annual exams.

When I get a seriously injured or ill patient and find out the owners have pet insurance, I breathe a sigh of relief knowing we will likely be able to treat that pet!

Canada celebrates RVTs in October. We decided to highlight our talented veterinary technicians this month.

Your senior pet has given you years of love and companionship.  He deserves to be treated like a King through his Golden Years. 

Bones (cooked and raw) antlers, other hard toys, even ice cubes, cause chipped and broken teeth; this provides an open channel for bacteria to invade and cause an infection.

Again, I am going to try to explain why we are constantly preaching about brushing your pet’s teeth, or having them professionally cleaned.

Does your cat play with string? Read this patient’s experience with swallowing a string and you may ban strings from your home!

Dogs are at risk of developing different types of skin cancers from prolonged exposure to the sun.