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The reason that the Van Isle team created the fund was because their Oscar always had a special gift of knowing when a little compassion was needed for both owners and pets.

When I arrive in the morning for surgery day, the first thing I do is set up the IVs. I will set up the same amount of IVs as surgeries we have that day.

Most people believe that mounting another dog means one dog is trying to dominate the other.  The truth is, mounting is not a dominance behavior at all. 

Urinating in the house can often be due to a medical problem.  If we can diagnose the problem there is a good chance we can help fix it. 

Cannabis has a multitude of active ingredients that have an exhaustive list of potential therapeutic effects that are being investigated in both the human and veterinary worlds.

Ticks are on the rise and they will continue to expand northward at approximately 46km per year. They can become active as early as March as long as temperatures reach 4°C

In the past few decades, our pet’s standard of care has greatly improved due to the increased awareness of the importance our pet’s dental care. 

Let’s give a round of applause to our wonderful students and volunteers! Actually, scratch that! They deserve a standing ovation! 

I recently found myself in a large pet supply store. I made my way to the dental care aisle. But, with so much available, how does a pet owner choose a suitable product?

Blastomycosis is a fungal infection induced by an organism called Blastomyces dermatitidis. It occurs when airborne spores of B. dermatitidis are inhaled into the lungs. 

There have been some recent reports noted throughout the past roughly 6 months regarding diets and some potential concerns associated with some fairly rare diseases developing. 

Stools samples brought in with your pet’s yearly checkup are used to help us determine if your pet has any intestinal parasites that need to be treated.