Our Blog
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Apr 09 2018
Ticks and Lyme Disease in the Pickering Area
Ticks, what are the risks and what can we do about them? Geographic distribution statistics indicate that ticks are continuing to migrate into our area and our own testing tells…
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Mar 21 2016
Future Veterinarians?
Charley Girl and I had so much fun this morning at Sir John A. MacDonald talking to the kindergarten classes about what veterinarians do. I’m sure that there is a…
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Feb 03 2016
First aid for a broken nail
Ouch! How can such a little injury cause such a big hurt? A tiny tear in a tiny nail on a single toe can be excruciatingly painful. The pain of…
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Dec 03 2015
Potential Holiday Hazards to Pets
If you suspect that your pet has ingested something poisonous, please do not hesitate to call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-4ANI-HELP (888-426-4435). If you…
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Oct 10 2015
National Veterinary Technician Week
October 11-17 is National Veterinary Technician Week. I am very thankful to have my technicians – Michelle Kiley, Dale Chaplin, Carrie Cooper and Michelle Martin as part of the Amberlea…
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Aug 26 2015
Pet scooting or dragging their bottom – anal gland issue?
Have you ever found your pet scooting or dragging their bottom along the ground? If so, your pet may have an issue with their anal glands. Anal glands are 2…
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Jun 16 2015
Our Vet Clinic was Running for a Cause
We had a really great time at the Furry Friends 5k again this year! Furry Friends is a fundraising event for the Humane Society of Durham Region and Homeward Bound…
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Apr 01 2015
Some Easter dangers you may not think of…
Here are some Easter dangers you may not think of or be aware of that are harmful to your pets. Easter is this Sunday, please ensure your pets are kept…
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Feb 19 2015
Does your dog ever make a funny choking sound?
Our veterinarian Dr. Fulop talks about reverse sneezing. Does your dog ever make a funny choking sound that only lasts a few seconds but scares you to death? It can…
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Feb 10 2015
My pet is eating poop, gross!
Poopsicles! Have you ever caught your pet eating their stool or the stool of another pet? I recently read a couple of articles on the subject, and why pets have…