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Before pulling out the tinsel and delicate ornaments to decorate your Christmas tree take a moment to read on how to keep your furry friends jolly and SAFE during the holidays.

Have you noticed that lately, wait times at your veterinary office are longer? You are often put on hold, and have to wait longer to speak with a doctor...

You may have heard of tick questing, but what exactly does it mean? Hard-bodied ticks, including the prevalent Western black-legged tick found on Vancouver Island...

Myth: Vancouver Island has a distinct ‘flea/tick season.’ Fact: EVERY season is flea and tick season on Vancouver Island!

With rabies in the news after a tragic incident on Vancouver Island, it's important to highlight the important role veterinarians play in the control and prevention of rabies.

Fleas are no fun for your pet or you! Understanding the flea lifecycle can help you keep your pet and your house flea-free.

Adopting a shelter dog is a truly rewarding experience. From the anticipation of first walking into a shelter to find your new friend to prepping your house for their arrival...

Associated negative behaviours or emotional issues may be related to a short-term stress situation (moving, loud noises, etc.) or associated with long-term stressors.

Losing a pet, whether through natural causes, disease, or an accident, can leave a profound hole in a pet owner’s heart.

Having unhealthy gums and teeth can affect not only your pet’s oral health but also their overall health. How does a pet owner know if their pet is suffering dental issues?

Anyone who has seen the Christmas classic “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” will remember the famous cat vs. Christmas tree scene.

Leptospirosis has been in recent stories in the local and national news, whereby dogs have either fallen ill or succumbed to the potentially dangerous bacteria.