The brown dog tick: An unwelcome visitor Posted on July 14, 2021 by Katie M. Clow, DVM, PhD This invasive species is just one example of the health risks associated with importation of (or travel with) dogs + Read More
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Applying nonsurgical treatment options in managing osteoarthritis Posted on July 13, 2021 by John Brajkovich, B.Sc., DVM, MANZCVS (small animal surgery), and Clarisse Terpstra RVT, CCRP We have come a long way from reaching for NSAIDS as our first and often only line of treatment for OA Canine + Read More
The skin(ny) on the role of cannabinoids in dermatology Posted on July 13, 2021 by Katherine Kramer, DVM, DAVBP (canine/feline), Fear Free Certified The role of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in dermatology does appear to be more than ‘skin deep’ + Read More
Accidental euthanasia gets N.S. veterinarian delicensed Posted on July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 The veterinarian previously had his licence suspended after a dog reportedly died in his care in 2016 Cat/Dog + Read More
Dogs, cats can catch COVID from owners, OVC says Posted on July 13, 2021 Researchers say cats are at higher risk for contracting the virus than dogs and can develop COVID-like symptoms + Read More
One Health to be discussed at Canadian veterinary congress Posted on July 13, 2021 Medical professionals must work together to improve health for people, the environment, and animals, CVMA says + Read More
Pet obesity battle begins at clinic Posted on July 8, 2021 AAHA’s new nutritional guidelines encourage veterinarians to take the lead in helping thwart animal obesity Cat/Dog + Read More
5 Questions With… Posted on June 30, 2021 by Samantha Ashenhurst Heather Reid, DVM, head veterinarian at the Toronto Wildlife Centre + Read More
Veterinarians and One Health: The importance of a broader world view Posted on June 30, 2021 by Veronica Gventsadze, M.A., PhD, DVM We are guardians of the human-animal bond, and the pandemic has prompted us to step back and look at that bond in the context of the entire living world Cat/Dog + Read More
Pets suffering amidst B.C. heatwave Posted on June 30, 2021 On June 26, an RVT in Langley, B.C., reported seeing 15 cases of heat stroke in one eight-hour shift + Read More
