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A Day in the Life of an Equine Assistant
A Day in the Life of an Equine Assistant

A Day in the Life of an Equine Assistant

Here is a glimpse of what goes into a typical day as an equine assistant, which as it turns out, is the most absolute favourite part of my job!

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The Itch…What’s Bugging Your Pet?
The Itch…What’s Bugging Your Pet?

The Itch…What’s Bugging Your Pet?

Frequently a pet will itch because of a combination of parasitic, infectious or immunologic reasons, which can make getting control of the itch difficult.

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Oh Christmas Tree, Don’t Hurt My Pet!
Oh Christmas Tree, Don’t Hurt My Pet!

Oh Christmas Tree, Don’t Hurt My Pet!

Keeping your furry family members safe during the holidays can be a difficult task. There are ornaments, plants, presents, lights and (who could forget) the Christmas tree!

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Updating How We Deworm Horses
Updating How We Deworm Horses

Updating How We Deworm Horses

Revolutionize your horse's deworming routine. Traditional deworming methods might not be enough and learn about effective strategies to combat today's most common parasites. 

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10 Holiday Foods You Shouldn’t Feed Pets
The Naughty List: 10 Holiday Foods You Shouldn’t Feed Your Pets

10 Holiday Foods You Shouldn’t Feed Pets

Here’s our naughty holiday food list you want to avoid feeding your dog, and some helpful tips to help avoid costly treatment.

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Feline Urinary Issues
Feline Urinary Issues

Feline Urinary Issues

Some crystals form naturally in your pet’s urine, but sometimes they can become problematic, requiring a visit to your veterinarian. 

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6 Cool Canine Summer Hacks
6 Cool Canine Summer Hacks

6 Cool Canine Summer Hacks

But this hot dog has some other tricks up his furry little sleeve to keep your canines (and cats too!) cool during the dog days of summer.

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Equine Botulism
Equine Botulism

Equine Botulism

Botulism is a syndrome that is caused by a neuromuscular toxin, that is produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Horses are very sensitive to the botulism toxin.

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Does Your Cat Have Extra Toes?
Does Your Cat Have Extra Toes?

Does Your Cat Have Extra Toes?

If your cat has more than the typical 18 toes, then they are what is called Polydactyl, which means many digits in medical terms.

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Black Cats Cross My Path
Black Cats Cross My Path

Black Cats Cross My Path

Various cultures attribute symbolism of different kinds to the black cat – some bad luck, some good luck; some see them as representations of evil.

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Dr. Kendra Simons’ Outreach Experience
Dr. Kendra Simons’ Outreach Experience

Dr. Kendra Simons’ Outreach Experience

While studying in Grenada, the school of medicine and the school of veterinary medicine would team up to provide care for communities in the area and their pets.

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Pippy’s Tale
Pippy’s Tale

Pippy’s Tale

​Pippy’s tale started with a very scary welcome to the world. Momma Bella came to us showing signs of difficult labour.

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