Thanksgiving is a great time to spend with your family, friends, and pets. It is also a great time for sharing some delicious meals! However, there are some hazards to think about at this time of year. How can you keep your pets safe and have a great holiday? To start, a safe place for […]
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One of the only things you can do every day to keep your pet healthy is feed them a diet that is nutritionally balanced to meet their needs. How do you decide what food is the best for your pet? The team at Chestermere Veterinary Clinic is a great place to start, stop in or
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Tent – check! Sleeping Bags – check! Cooler – check! Kids & Pets – check! As nice as it would be to pack up the car and hit the road, here are some things to consider before heading out with your furry friends: Ensure your pet’s vaccines are up to date and consider parasite prevention,
On a walk you or your dog may find or encounter some baby rabbits that appear to be abandoned. Many people mean well when they contact professionals after discovering an abandoned nest of wild rabbits or an orphaned baby rabbit alone in an open field. Often they wish to care foster them. The reality is
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Spending time outside with your pet can be enjoyable and relaxing. But what happens when your pet’s curiosity gets the best of them? They may try to help you plant your new garden or even munch on the new pile of mulch you just had delivered. Though gardening with your pet can be fun and
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Spring has finally sprung! The weather is improving and dogs and cats that have been cooped up all winter are loving the outdoors! Unfortunately, that also means that you are very likely to encounter an “unwanted gift” (fecal matter) on the grass and even on the sidewalk while you take your pets for a walk. This
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Easter is just around the corner! Please remember to keep these popular Easter items away from your pets: 1) Easter Lilies – Highly toxic to cats (yet only causing minor gastrointestinal upset in dogs), all parts of the Easter Lily are toxic; leaves, stem and even pollen. As little as 1 leaf or a small amount of
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Think rabies is a thing of the past or only found in undeveloped countries? Think again! Even in Alberta rabies infections occur. The virus is typically found in wildlife such as bats, skunks, raccoons, coyotes and foxes. These wild animals can come into contact with pets and humans. Rabies may affect all mammals, including human beings.
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New Year’s resolutions often center around health and wellness, and that means your pet can take part too! Here are 5 great New Year’s Resolutions for your pet! 1. Diet – The food you feed your pet is one of the most important ways you can impact your pet’s health every single day. Find a good
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In partnership with the Chestermere Library, the Community Therapy Dogs Society introduced a free program called “Listening Tails” in 2014. The program uses therapy dogs as a reading buddy for children to read out-loud to, helping improve their confidence. Dogs are non-judgmental and help create a relaxing environment for children to read in. The dogs
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