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Many people do not realize that even in a colder climate, fleas and ticks can still be active all year. Many people keep their pets on preventatives from spring until fall.

Dog and cat oral hygiene is a lot more important than many people realize. Dental diets are an excellent way to help keep your pet’s mouth clean.

A big problem for our pets during colder weather is getting ice, snow, and salt in their paws. This can be extremely painful for our furry friends.

My heart still beats, but not for long. I now am weak but once was strong. I’ll fall asleep, nice and calm. Now hold me close, it won’t be long.

Getting a new animal is a very exciting time for everyone, but it can be difficult to know what sort of dog would suit you and your family best.

An Ingrown toenail is when the toenail grows into the pad of the paw, which causes pain and discomfort and is a result of nail overgrowth.

Pets can suffer from seasonal allergies just like people do. There are different types of allergies that pets can get, including food allergies and environmental allergies.

Lets face it, having a dog is lots of fun, but lots of work too. Many of us have a busy lifestyle and can’t always take out Fido for a good long walk or run every day.

Up until very recently we rarely saw Lyme disease at our practice in Porters Lake. We hear more & more about it spreading throughout the Maritimes. It is a major health concern.

Porcupines are members of the rodent family, they are equipped with a coat of sharp quills on their back, sides & tail. This suit of armour protects them from predatory attacks.

Tapeworms are parasites that live in the small intestines of many species, including humans.

When you’re a pet owner, you know a lot about the health of your pet just by using your senses. You can see your pet’s eyes when they’re goopy.