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Holiday Hazards for Pets

Whenever the routine of your household is disrupted there is potential for unexpected things to happen. To make sure everyone in your home has a happy holiday, keep these items out of your animals’ reach when possible.

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Winter Apparel & Preparedness

In the winter months, your objective as a caretaker is to keep your animals safe and warm while minimizing the risk of accident or injury.

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Pet Owners Beware: Marijuana Is Toxic!

With this increased availability, veterinarians have noticed a significant rise in cases of marijuana toxicosis in pets. Like many foods and drugs, marijuana has a vastly different effect on animals compared with the effect on humans.

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Importation of Companion Animals: a Health and Welfare Perspective

A large but unquantified number of companion animals, particularly dogs, are imported into Canada each year. The source and destinations of these animals vary. Many are acquired by animal rescue organizations, brought back to Canada and adopted into homes. Others are raised overseas and brought...

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A Caution on the Use of Cannabinoids on Pets

Veterinarians are frequently asked by animal owners about treating companion animals with cannabinoids. While there is preliminary evidence to suggest cannabinoids have the potential to be beneficial for a number of medical conditions in companion animals, research into cannabinoids and their effects on pets is limited.

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porcupine quills dog in the face

Porcupine Quills in Dogs: What You Need to Know

Too many pet owners underestimate the seriousness of being quilled. Every year veterinarians see countless cases of porcupine quills in dogs, and how you handle the event can have a significant impact on your furry friends comfort and welfare.

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Ticks in Alberta: What You Need to Know

Can you identify a tick, and do you know the risks associated with tick bites?

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Lyme Disease Found in Alberta, Please Check for Ticks

The ABVMA urges pet owners to be vigilant about checking pets for ticks and being aware of the risks of Lyme disease, which is now present in Alberta.

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SPCAs, Humane Societies, Shelters, Rescues and Pounds

Over the past 20 years, the network of groups, organizations, and individuals working towards the collective goal of improving and protecting animal welfare in Alberta has grown substantially. To the public, the landscape can seem confusing, as scope and objectives of animal welfare efforts occasionally overlap.

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Alberta Veterinarians Vote to Ban Declawing, Ear Cropping, Tail Docking and More

Members of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) met this morning and voted in favour of two resolutions that will have significant impact on animal welfare in Alberta.

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Cat Owners Beware: Lily Poisoning

Spring flowers are a common household decoration to celebrate the season, but they are also a common source of poisoning in cats...

Spaying and Neutering: An Important Procedure For Your Pet

Spaying and neutering is an important procedure that we advocate. There are long term health benefits to your pet when it is spayed or neutered with the primary benefit of controlling the pet population and reducing the numbers of unplanned, unwanted pets.

Responsible Pet Ownership

  • Pet Nutrition

    Good nutrition is as important for pets as it is for people. With so many different brands available, choosing the right food for...

  • Spaying and Neutering: An Important Procedure For Your Pet

    Spaying and neutering is an important procedure that we advocate. There are long term health benefits to your pet when it is...

  • Pet Obesity

    How can you tell the difference between fluff and fat? It’s not always as easy as it looks, unless you know exactly what to look...

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Alberta Veterinary Practices – Accessing Veterinary Care During COVID-19

Revised June 2021 Alberta Veterinary Practices – Accessing Veterinary Care during COVID-19 The ABVMA recognizes that veterinary...

Telemedicine is Now Helping Alberta’s Veterinarians

The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association’s (ABVMA’s) implementation of telemedicine guidelines for Alberta’s veterinarians comes at a time when it’s needed most, to augment the provision of essential veterinary services. As the COVID-19 pandemic shutters businesses and keeps people isolated, the availability of telemedicine is a crucial conduit to veterinary consultation and care in a time of crisis and much needed social distancing.

Social Distancing through Telemedicine

A lot of conversation about social distancing zeroes in on the literal two metres we should keep between us in public, but the...

Professional Animal Dentistry

  • Buyer beware: Nonprofessional dental cleanings

    We know you want what’s best for your pet, but if you believe a nonprofessional dental cleaning is right for your pet please...

  • Dental Care for your Pet

    Prevent Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease, which is disease affecting the teeth and gums is very common in dogs and cats...

  • The Risks of Dental Neglect

    Dental Health is one of the most overlooked areas of animal care, and neglecting it can have disastrous consequences.

  • Cat & Dog Dentistry

    Veterinary dentistry is essential for the health and wellbeing of your animals. Whether considering animal dentistry for your dog...

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Vaccinations are Critical for Your Animals' Health

All animal owners should take note of their animals’ current vaccinations, to ensure they’re up to date. Vaccination is an...

Parvovirus

Parvovirus is a hardy, highly contagious, often deadly virus that’s spread through the feces of infected dogs. It attacks the intestinal tract and white blood cells causing symptoms such as bloody diarrhea and vomiting.

Your Senior Pet

Senior pets have special needs. Find out how you can make sure they're met.

Animal Shelters

  • Dog Breeding

    Regarding the 2015 news story: " Calgary Bulldog breeder fined over distressed ‘designer’ dogs ". The Alberta Veterinary Medical...

  • What to look for in Animal Shelters

    As a prospective pet owner, you have a responsibility to ensure that the shelter you support exists in the best interest of the...

  • Winter Apparel & Preparedness

    In the winter months, your objective as a caretaker is to keep your animals safe and warm while minimizing the risk of accident...

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  • Distracted Driving and other Pet Travelling Considerations

    Photo credit So your pet likes being in the vehicle with you? Not a surprise really, because they like spending time with you in...

  • Health Canada Advisory: Keep Pets Safe by Following Label Directions On Flea and Tick Control Products

    Health Canada is reminding pet owners to carefully read and follow all label directions for pesticide products that control fleas...

  • Health of Animals Act - Canada

    A .pdf of the Canadian Health of Animals Act.

  • Heartworm Disease

    What is heartworm? Heartworms are parasites that infect dogs and other animals. The worms make their home in the heart, where...

  • Pet Travel Tips

    Make sure your pet is in good health. The stress of travel can be detrimental to older animals or those with chronic diseases...

  • Renting with Pets

    A Guide For Prospective Tenants It's not always easy to find pet-friendly rental accommodation. Here are some suggestions on how...

  • Report Pesticide Problems

    Have you, your pets or your livestock ever had any of these or other health problems after using pesticides? Then you may have...

  • Sharpen Up Your Pet Vaccine Know‐how

    For Dr. Tony Carr, there’s no real debate about whether vaccinations are an essential for pets. “They definitely are necessary,”...

  • Your Senior Pet

    Senior pets have special needs. Find out how you can make sure they're met.

  • APRUMA: Antimicrobial Record Keeping

    In relation to record keeping, it is recommended to maintain records for at least five years – irrespective of whether or not the...

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