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Cat, Dog, Exotics September, 9 2022

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month

Because our pets are such integral parts of our families, it is important to recognize some signs of pain that they may be experiencing. In certain cases, the animal’s quality of life can be affected in a gradual and insidious...
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Dog September, 3 2022

Three Activities to Do With Your Dog This Fall

You have closed the pool for the winter, the leaves are starting to fall, the pumpkins will soon be lounging in front of your home for Halloween ... in short, summer is over! But the cooler weather is not a...
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Exotics August, 17 2022

Dear Doctor! My Pet is Sick – But is it an Emergency?

Useful tip for exotic animals We strongly recommend that exotic pets be weighed once a week on the same scale to monitor the weight. A digital food or postal scale that weighs in grams is ideal, as these are more...
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Cat, Dog August, 15 2022

Decontamination of a Poisoned Patient

In veterinary medicine, the primary treatment for exposure to a toxic substance is decontamination. The purpose of decontamination is to prevent further absorption and to remove the toxic substance from the animal's body. In most exposures, there is only a...
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Dog August, 10 2022

Kennel Cough

  Understanding Kennel Cough: What Every Dog Owner Should Know What is Kennel Cough? Kennel cough, also known as Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection in dogs. It’s often compared to the common...
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Dog July, 11 2022

The Basket Muzzle : a Tool, Not a Constraint

When we hear about a muzzle, several images come to mind. However, this tool would benefit from being used in different contexts. A responsible owner must ensure that the environment where the dog is located is safe for everyone, whether...
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Dog July, 8 2022

Parasite Prevention

  What is Heartworm disease? Heartworms are long spaghetti-like worms that live in dogs’ hearts. The disease caused by heartworm, called dirofilariasis, can be fatal. Fortunately, it is easy to prevent using monthly products that are readily available and easy...
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Cat July, 2 2022

Spaying and Neutering Cats: Why It’s Important

When a cat reaches sexual maturity, usually between 5 to 8 months of age, they can begin reproducing. Uncontrolled breeding can contribute to the growing problem of stray and unwanted cats. Spaying (for females) and neutering (for males) are essential...
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