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Be Kind to Animals Week – May 7-13
For over 100 hundred years, people have come together to commemorate “Be Kind to Animals Week”. During World War I, the death of millions of horses used in fighting prompted the need for education on the subject of animal welfare. And so began a national campaign held yearly in May...
How To Protect Your Pet From Wildlife Exposure
One of the reasons I became a veterinarian is because I love animals. All animals. Imagine my disappointment when our cute little puppy, Jersey, grew up and decided to stalk the wildlife that has decided to enter our country yard. Thankfully, we have installed the Invisible Fence system at our...
When Does Flea Season End?
As a receptionist, I take a lot of phone calls from booking routine appointments to answering questions about parasites and medications. I think the question I hear most often is: “When will the flea season end?” The bad news is, we don’t have a flea season at Elgin County anymore;...
Is it Safe to Dress My Pet Up For Halloween?
Ahhh… autumn is officially here. Whether you prefer to call it autumn or fall, either way it’s undeniably my favourite time of year. Jeans & hoodies, fall colours, the smell and sound of crunching leaves, beef stew, roast beef dinners, pumpkin spice everything!
