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