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As we get into the cooler months remember: Antifreeze Poisoning. Every year thousands of pets are poisoned accidentally with automotive antifreeze. Ethylene glycol, the main ingredient making up 95% of antifreeze, is toxic to many mammals, including people. Ethylene glycol tastes sweet, and many animals actively seek it out. Most cases of toxicity occur when […]

No one really knows why pets, especially dogs, eat grass. There are many theories including that they lack fibre in their diet, boredom, or that they eat grass when they feel sick which helps them vomit up what is “unhealthy” in their stomach. Regardless of the cause, there are a number of reasons why letting

At Chestermere Veterinary Clinic we recommend annual physical exams when your pet is young and healthy. When pets get into their senior years (which is typically around the age of 7, but can be as early as 5 for giant breeds), we recommend an exam every 6 months. You may be wondering why you should

So many of us consider our pets as so much more than just animals, they are loved members of our families, and we would do anything to help keep them healthy, or save them in a time of medical crisis. However, many of us do not have savings or a “rainy day” fund set aside

Every year thousands of dogs and cats ingest poisonous or harmful substances. The best way to avoid this is knowing what substances are poisonous or harmful, and poison proofing your home. You can even prepare a pet poison first aid kit, as a “just in case” back up! Visit http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-owners/basics/pet-poison-first-aid-kit/ to see how to assemble your kit,