What are Essential Oils? Highly concentrated volatile aromatic compounds obtained from different parts of plants: Flowers, Leaves, Stems, Roots, Bark, Grass, Needles, Twigs, Resins, Seeds, Fruit. They are extracted by Steam Distillation or Cold Expressed. How do they work? By producing chemical changes in the body by influencing hormones, enzymes, pH balance, etc. They can […]
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What is Diabetes? In diabetes the pancreas does not work properly anymore (not producing insulin), or the pet’s body cannot effectively use insulin, blood sugar goes up, pets drink more, urinate more and lose weight (other clinical signs can be present as well). Mid to older aged pets are most at risk and both cats
Veterinary laser therapy is becoming increasingly popular among pet owners as a safe, non-invasive way to treat conditions such as chronic pain and inflammation. Laser therapy delivers light energy directly into the affected area of your pet’s body, stimulating cells and tissues to promote healing at a cellular level. The use of lasers in veterinary
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Resource guarding happens when a dog feels something they value (the resource) is threatened. When this happens the dog may display behaviours intended to keep others away from the resource, such as stiffening or hovering over the resource when approached. The pet may also stare, lip curl, growl, bark, snap or lunge, and may even
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What is Laser Therapy and How Does it Help? Laser therapy is a drug free, non invasive option for pain relief in pets. The infrared light targets the mitochondria in damaged cells and stimulates them to regenerate and return to optimal function. This process is called photobiomodulation and only impacts damaged cells. It can be
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My cat is urinating outside of the litter box! Can Essential Oils help? We asked Dr. Gabby Rotaru, a Certified Animal Aromatherapist Specialist at Chestermere Veterinary Clinic for more information: We get a lot of questions about the frustrating issue of cats urinating outside of the litter box. Well, there is light at the end
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The Food and Drug Administration is investigating Canine Nutritional Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) as it relates to grain free diets. What is a grain free diet? A diet made without wheat, corn, rice or other grains. What is DCM? The heart muscle is unable to contract properly so the heart dilates or enlarges. Blood and pressure
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Your cat should always come to the vet in a carrier. This is for their safety and comfort and is the safest for car travel. How do you choose a good cat carrier? Look for a carrier that is: Big enough for your cat to lie down and turn around in but not much bigger
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When the veterinarian prescribes pre-visit pharmaceuticals (PVPs), it’s normal to be concerned about trying something new. We understand that you love your pet and may be fearful about veterinary care because of your pet’s level of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS), or how that FAS manifests. Some common concerns are: worrying that your pet may
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We are proud to be a host clinic for the Canadian Animal Blood Bank (CABB). The next donor date at our clinic is Saturday September 3, 2022. Every donation can make a difference in the lives of 3 dogs and their families across Canada. If you are interested in your dog becoming a blood donor,
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