Keep Cats Safe and Save Bird Lives

Keep Cats Safe and Save Bird Lives is a coalition of individuals and organizations concerned about the well being of cats and birds. We believe all creatures are important, and as humans we owe both...

Hunter Surveillance: Chronic Wasting Disease in Alberta's Cervids

Chronic Wasting Disease is a growing concern among Alberta’s cervid populations. Understanding the disease, from its origins and...

Wild Horses in Alberta

Many concerned members and citizens have written us over the past few weeks in regards to the feral horse capture currently taking place in Alberta. As veterinary practitioners, animal welfare is always our primary concern, whether it is the health and welfare of a single animal or that of an entire ecosystem.

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Tick Prevention & Removal
Dangers of Tick Bites Tick bites themselves cause little harm, but the true danger of ticks is their ability to transmit disease...
Taking Your Pets To National Parks
It is important for people to realize that pets can pose a risk to wildlife and wildlife can pose a risk to pets and their owners.
Zoonoses
What are Zoonoses? No, we're not talking about an elephant's trunk. Zoonoses are diseases that animals and people share – in the...
Porcupine Quills & Your Pet
Every year we see countless cases of dogs that have been quilled by porcupines. Other animals can also become a porcupine’s...
Wild Baby Hares and Proper Handling
The following information was graciously provided by The Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton , image provided by Larry D...
Managing Alberta's Feral Horse Population
Find out how the provincial government monitors and manages Alberta's feral horse population.
Wild Horses in Alberta
Many concerned members and citizens have written us over the past few weeks in regards to the feral horse capture currently...
Biosecurity in Practice - Planning
Introduction The Tool Kit is an integral part of Biosecurity in Practice. It contains many of the "how to's" and resource...
Biosecurity in Practice - Zoonotic Disease
Zoonotic disease in the clinic environment Zoonotic diseases are an ever-present reality in veterinary practice. Both food animal...
Rabies
What is rabies? Rabies is a fatal disease of the nervous system. It is caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals...