Summer hazards for dogs
May 8, 2013 / 9:00 am
Summer tends to be a very busy time for veterinary practices. Naturally people are more engaged in outdoor activities which can be very pleasurable for both humans and pets but at times can bear risks. Here, you’ll find in brief the most common summer related hazards for dogs. The...
Deworming pets
Apr 20, 2013 / 5:00 am
The fact that the Okanagan is one of the areas in Canada in which there is infestation of heartworm has been discussed before. Most animal owners are diligent about regularly vaccinating their pets, and now in the heartworm season, applying heartworm control medication. However, it seems that...
Hazardous foods for pets
Apr 3, 2013 / 6:00 am
Who doesn’t like to spoil his pet with a treat? We all do it, it’s so hard not to - you are eating and your pet is looking at you with its big yearning eyes and you just give in. However, it is crucial to know that not all items consumed by humans are safe for animals....
Heartworm prevalent in Okanagan
Mar 20, 2013 / 5:00 am
The good news is that the winter is almost over. The bad news is that we are not the only creatures that are going to enjoy the upcoming spring. Mosquitoes are also thrive in the warm weather. Besides being a nuisance to people, mosquitoes have the capability of transmitting a dangerous...
Feline acne
Mar 6, 2013 / 5:00 am
We all know, and probably prefer to forget what acne is. “Pizza face”...I believe that is the nickname most commonly given to tease those individuals suffering from acne. As if teenagers' lives aren’t hard enough, this is another unpleasant phenomena associated with the...
Foreign body ingestion
Feb 20, 2013 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Thistle recovering from surgery. Despite his huge size and quite intimidating appearance, Thistle is probably one of the sweetest, most gentle patients I have ever had. He is usually a happy fellow and will always joyfully accepts...
Dental health in pets
Feb 6, 2013 / 5:00 am
February is usually dedicated to the promotion of awareness of dental health in the veterinary field. Dental hygiene is one, if not THE most important aspect of veterinary preventative medicine. Oral hygiene has both medical and cosmetic significance. Being aware and proactive about your...
A new baby and the family pet
Jan 23, 2013 / 5:00 am
In our modern world most people see their pets as members of the family. More and more pets are kept indoors and many take in most aspects of the entire family life and activities. In fact, it is quite common for a young couple to jointly own a pet prior to starting a family. In those cases the...
Pancreatitis
Jan 2, 2013 / 5:00 am
The holiday season is all about familial gatherings that, let's face it, always include food. It is well known that pets are part of the family, therefore they very frequently get to enjoy the holiday goodies as well. This is a brief reminder to people who like to include and share their...
Candy for us, deadly for them
Dec 19, 2012 / 5:00 am
The Christmas holiday season is upon us. In the season of giving, chocolate is a very popular gift people like to exchange. As a chocolate lover myself, I know how a chocolate indulgent can raise your spirits. As well as most people, dogs tend to have a “sweet tooth” too, but for...
Spaying & neutering pets
Nov 28, 2012 / 5:00 am
We humans are very emotionally attached to our reproductive system. Inability to have children is a very difficult situation for most people. The idea of electively removing our reproductive organs is just unspeakable. However, most people would have this procedure performed on their pets...
Anterior Cranial Cruciate
Nov 14, 2012 / 5:00 am
Sometimes all it takes is just a moment - just even a split of the moment and everything changes. That’s what happened to buddy’s dog Zeus, a 3-year-old Golden Retriever. Zeus is a super healthy and athletic dog. My friend has always joked on how I am an useless friend because his...
Winterize your pet
Oct 23, 2012 / 5:00 am
(Photo: Flickr user - docartemis) The weather has changed on us dramatically, The winter jackets are coming out of the closet, it's time to take the car into the shop for some winter related adjustments. Just as your car may need a little special attention as the cold...
Outside the litter box
Oct 9, 2012 / 9:00 am
Photo: Contributed - (Photo: Flickr user - shanalee) Cats are probably the ideal pets to have. They are low maintenance pets compared to dogs for example. All you need to give them is fresh food and water and a clean litter box and lots of TLC, how easy is that? The...
Fire danger and pets
Sep 25, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed The awesome summer of the Okanagan that attracts so many tourists to our area also bears some disadvantages. We all know how the weather conditions of our lovely Okanagan predispose our forestland to fires. Being fairly new to the area I've learned...
Toxoplasmosis
Sep 11, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Having children changes one’s entire life. One of the outcomes associated with starting a family is the change in the pet's place in the family hierarchy. Naturally the house pet is shifted away from being the “baby”, making room for...
Dog lovers beware!
Aug 28, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Tasha is the cute little puppy that recently hit the news headlines for surviving Parvo infection. Tasha is the cute little puppy that recently hit the news headlines for surviving Parvo infection. Tasha was very fortunate to overcome the...
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