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Compulsive Behaviours in Dogs

Compulsive disorders are typical behaviours that are exaggerations of normal dog behaviours that last for extended periods of time. These behaviours include ‘fly biting’ or snapping at the air, tail chasing, spinning, shadow chasing and excessive licking of surfaces or objects. I have a Border Collie/Blue heeler mix with a…

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Choosing a Diet for Your Pet

Diet plays a huge part in your pet’s health. As an owner, you want to feed your pet the best but with all the choices out there it can be very difficult to decide on one diet. Many companies have all kinds of claims, some stating that you should feed…

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Rethinking Distracted Driving

Now that distracted driving laws are in place we all are accustomed to taking a moment to think about when to use our phones and electronic devices. Some of us may not have thought about how perhaps our own pet could cause distracted driving.

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Collecting Your Pet’s Urine and Fecal Samples

  Veterinarians don’t have magic wands or crystal balls. They don’t even have wizard caps! When your pet is sick, doctors often rely on diagnostic tests to know how to proceed with treatment. Often this includes blood and urine tests, and fecal tests if diarrhea is the issue.