What to do in case of emergency: If you witness your pet consuming material that you suspect might be toxic, do not hesitate to seek emergency assistance, even if you do not notice any adverse effects. Sometimes, even if poisoned, an animal may appear normal for several hours or for days after the incident. Take 30 to 60 seconds to safely collect and have at hand any material involved. This may be of great benefit...

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With the growing number of surgeries and life-saving measures undertaken by veterinarians these days, the need for an ongoing canine blood supply has increased over the years. That's where canine blood banks come in. Canine blood banks take blood from select canine blood donors and their families. These blood-donating dogs are helping to save their fur friends. Why are there canine blood banks? Blood banks collect blood from dogs and make blood products available to...

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Sophie, a 5-month-old German Shepherd puppy was abandoned at a high-kill animal shelter in Los Angeles, California and immediately scheduled for euthanasia because she could not walk. But that prognosis has changed, thanks to the hard work and love from a team of rescuers and therapists. Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles stepped forward and rescued Sophie and took her to a neurologist. The doctor discovered a cyst pressing on her spinal chord, which caused...

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I've always thought it was the 1=7 yr rule but apparently that's wrong! Here's how to calculate it and i'm attaching the link that has graphs and charts! " Aging is much faster during a dog’s first two years but varies among breeds. Large breeds, while they mature quicker, tend to live shorter lives. By the time they reach 5 they are considered “senior” dogs. Medium-sized breeds take around seven years to reach the senior stage,...

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Gastric Dilatation Syndrome (GDS), also known as gastric torsion or bloat in dogs, is a serious, life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. Recognizing the symptoms of bloat could save your dog's life, as bloat progresses very quickly, and minutes can make the difference between life and death. The longer a dog suffers from bloat, the less likely he/she will survive. Commonly associated with large meals, bloat causes a dog's stomach to dilate because of...

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Elsa's efforts to walk again are simply inspirational. Elsa is a pitbull who suffered from a Fibrocartilaginous Embolism that left her rear legs paralyzed. Although the embolism was quick and painless, her journey back to walking would take many months of effort and determination. Elsa was taken to Canada West Veterinary Specialists for several months of physiotherapy. While at their facilities, she showed great perserverance and will power to recover. Fibrocartilaginous Embolism (FCE) is a...

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  The City of Calgary will soon begin accepting applications for their No Cost Spay/Neuter Program. The program will offer free spay and neuter surgery for cats and dogs to low income Calgarians. The popular program was paused temporarily in September last year to deal with a backlog of applications. However, the City will be accepting applications again soon. The program is integral in reducing pet abandonement, pet overpopulation and helping cats and dogs with their...

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Junior is a five-year-old Bloodhound who has had a lot of cosmetic surgery. Over the past two years - the offspring of a Crufts champion - has had over $20,000 dollars worth (£10,000) of surgeries done. But it's not to improve his looks. Junior has a condition which causes excess skin to develop. Last year, the excess folds came close to blinding him, forcing his guardians Denise and David Smart from Selby, North Yorkshire, to...

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More than 85% of dogs and cats older than four years have some level of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease (periodontitis) is the inflammation of some or all of the structures that support the teeth. These include the gingival, cementum, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. Periodontal disease starts with the formation of plaque, which starts forming twelve hours after dental cleaning. If the plaque is not removed, mineral salts in the food precipitate to form hard...

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Dental care is important to maintaining your dog's overall health, and if not tended to regularly, can lead to medical complications and disease. As periodontal disease affects 85% of dogs over a year old, brushing your dog's teeth should be a regular activity in maintaining your dog's overall health and part of their regular daily routine as much as eating, exercise and grooming are. Once a week, check your dog's mouth. Lift his/her lips to...

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In early February, the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association voted to make it unprofessional conduct for veterinarians to crop the ears of any animal for cosmetic reasons. Bylaw 31 was passed by the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) on February 3, stating, “No member shall perform cosmetic ear cropping on a canine for the purpose of having the animal’s appearance conform to a breed standard or tradition.”Ear cropping and/or tail docking began many years ago when...

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