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Hotspots Explained by Dr. Gawen Thompson
Hotspots Explained by Dr. Gawen Thompson

Hotspots Explained by Dr. Gawen Thompson

The word “hotspot” refers to an area of a dog or cat’s skin that becomes moist and red from excessive licking or scratching.

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Lumps and Bumps on Your Pet
Lumps and Bumps on Your Pet by Dr. Gawen Thompson

Lumps and Bumps on Your Pet

Almost everyone who has an older pet has encountered some abnormal lumps and bumps that have come up on various places on and under the skin

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Steps to Follow if You Find a Lost Pet
Steps to Follow if You’ve Found a Lost Pet

Steps to Follow if You Find a Lost Pet

Finding a lost pet can be stressful. You immediately have concerns that the pet has been abandoned or neglected and often you don’t know what to do.

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Cuterebra
Cuterebra

Cuterebra

It sounds like something straight out of a SF novel… you notice a bump on your pet, you take a closer look and there's a small hole with something moving inside. 

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Raccoon Distemper
Raccoon Distemper

Raccoon Distemper

This past weekend we were at our family cottage with some friends. Around 5 pm and we were all standing outside when I saw a juvenile raccoon under the deck.

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How to Manage your Pet’s Last Days
End of Life Care & Euthanasia: How to Manage your Pet’s Last Days

How to Manage your Pet’s Last Days

End of Life Care & Euthanasia: How to Manage your Pet’s Last Days. None of us like to think about the passing of our pets.

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Local Dog Parks in Scarborough
Local Dog Parks in Scarborough

Local Dog Parks in Scarborough

A useful guide of the Local Dog Parks in Scarborough.

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What Indoor Cats Miss Out On…
What Indoor Cats Miss Out On…

What Indoor Cats Miss Out On…

A common myth among cat owners is that if their cat never goes outdoors, they do not need to go to the veterinarian for annual check-ups & vaccines.

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Working as a Animal Care Assistant
Working as a Animal Care Assistant

Working as a Animal Care Assistant

So what’s an ACA? An ACA is an Animal Care Attendant, or Vet Assistant.  What does it take to be an ACA?

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Tick Bites and Canine Lyme Disease
Tick Bites and Canine Lyme Disease

Tick Bites and Canine Lyme Disease

I would like to provide our owners with a brief outline regarding aspects of Lyme disease in dogs.

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The Importance of Fecal Testing
The Importance of Fecal Testing

The Importance of Fecal Testing

Fecal tests are important screens that are recommended to be performed each year at your pet’s annual physical exam.

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Choosing Your Next Cat Companion
Choosing Your Next Cat Companion

Choosing Your Next Cat Companion

Could a cat’s coat colour and pattern be linked to their personality and temperament?

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