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Decrease in clients, surge in costs among trends in Canadian vet care study

February 13, 2024

A recent study published by Toronto Humane Society delves into systematic trends in veterinary access over a 13-year period. It is the first to take such an in-depth and detailed approach to analyzing Canadian veterinary medicine’s trends and challenges.

Thirty dead geese found in Ontario park, avian flu suspected

February 13, 2024

Approximately 30 deceased Canada geese were recently discovered in the vicinity of Lake Ontario Park and Elevator Bay in Kingston, Ont. City officials are currently investigating the issue, noting observations of additional signs of illness amongst the area’s wild bird population.

Veterinary professional wearing a face mask gently examining a small gray dog in a clinical exam room, with the dog looking up at the veterinarian during a checkup.

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Presence of whirling disease confirmed in closed B.C. lakes

January 30, 2024

Last September, a suspected case of whirling disease prompted Parks Canada to shut down several lakes in Yoho National Park, B.C., including Emerald Lake. The agency recently confirmed the presence of the disease in Emerald Lake, with further spread observed in the Kootenay River watershed.

Canada, Saskatchewan to invest $6.8M in livestock research

January 30, 2024

The Canadian and Saskatchewan governments will jointly invest $6.8 million towards livestock and forage research projects in the province. This investment marks a 14 per cent increase from 2023’s financial commitment to agricultural development.

Squirrelpox on the rise in Ontario

January 30, 2024

Wildlife Haven Waterloo, an animal rehabilitation facility in Waterloo, Ont., has recently noted an increase in squirrelpox—a highly contagious disease known for causing skin lesions in squirrels. These new cases of the infection are the first the centre has seen in five years.

Winnipeg vet grapples with another complaint amidst 11 previous rulings

January 30, 2024

The Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) has cleared Dr. Wenchao Zheng of allegations regarding the misdiagnosis of a patient’s illness. The complaint was filed by owner David Strickland, who had taken his dog, Chewbacca, to the Animal Hospital of Manitoba in Winnipeg, after the animal presented with vomiting and diarrhea.

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Squirrelpox on the rise in Ontario

Winnipeg vet grapples with another complaint amidst 11 previous rulings

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