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So, there you find yourself sitting in the waiting room of the veterinary clinic amongst many other clients and patients.  It’s time for fido’s annual physical exam. 

Moncton has many beautiful parks! All of which are open 365 days a year for your enjoyment. It’s important for dogs to socialize with others and to run and romp around.

All kitty moms and dads have wondered why their fur baby seems to aimlessly wander through the house crying and often during the quiet, middle of the night.

Most people know that panting is a normal part of a dog’s behaviour.  It’s one of the main methods they cool themselves off instead of sweating like us humans.  

Youy should always consult with your veterinarian. Together you will review the pro’s and con’s taking into consideration your pet’s species, breed, age and your risk tolerance.

Certain ailments seem to ebb and flow in a veterinary hospital. Right now we are seeing an increase in skin/ear issues as well as urinary issues in both dogs & cats.

Did your dog vomit worms?  Have some in the feces?  Found little ‘rice-like’ segments stuck to the fur around the bum/tail, inching around? 

The most common cause of vomiting in dogs is “dietary indiscretion”.  This is essentially a polite way of saying he/she ate something that upset his/her stomach.  

Check for ticks, by to running your hands over the whole body, every time your pet comes back from an area you know is inhabited by ticks.

You’ve dropped them off fasted the morning of the surgery and passed over your fur-baby to the staff at the hospital- so now what happens.

Here is some information on which types of ticks you should be looking for, in out neck of the woods (literally . . . ha!) and what you should be doing about them

There are 2 primary dog parks in our local area. They are open 24 hours daily, however, they are not well lit in the evenings so most people tend to go during the daytime.