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Dec 10 2013
What you NEED to know about wheat in pet food. By a Markham veterinarian
Wheat is getting a very bad reputation lately. Is it harmful for your pet? Do you need to buy different food? We’ve seen the diet fads and myths come and…
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Nov 30 2013
How to tell whether a skin lump is a tumor – important advice from a Markham veterinarian
We see skin tumors and lumps in our veterinary hospital in Markham on a daily basis. Many dogs and cats develop lumps on their skin. Often the groomers notice a…
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Nov 06 2013
Anesthesia-free dental cleaning by a veterinary clinic in Markham
Dogs and cats need dental cleaning every few years. Traditionally veterinarians have anesthetized their patients to scale the tartar and treat dental disease. We recently received some advertisements: Anesthesia-free cleaning…
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Oct 28 2013
Markham vet clinic advises: How to keep your pet safe at Howl-o-ween
With Halloween coming, the staff at the Animal Hospital of Unionville wants to make sure that you and your pets have a wonderful and safe time. Every year, veterinarians in…
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Oct 22 2013
Painful tooth root abscess in a cat found by Markham veterinarian
Do you think cats have tooth ache? More often than not! Veterinarians in Markham see this all the time. A few weeks ago we saw a “very healthy” cat for…
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Oct 20 2013
It’s surprising what a Markham vet learned from dentists… and it has nothing to do with teeth!
My dentist is a wonderful man. I’m not saying this because he might read this blog, but he really is. He is efficient, friendly, remembers a lot of details about…
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Oct 10 2013
Painful or Just Old? Good advice from a veterinarian in Markham
Old or painful? This is the question… Tooth Ache? Bladder Pain? Arthritis? This needs to be checked out. (Part2) Many times owners come to my vet hospital believing that their…
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Sep 30 2013
Vet in Markham is concerned: How to tell if your dog is in pain.
Do you know who said this… Oh, what is the matter with poor Puggy-Wug? Pet him and kiss him and give him a hug. Run and fetch him a suitable…
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Sep 20 2013
What pet owners never tell their veterinarian… a critical view by a veterinarian in Markham
Medical language is for records, not for exam rooms. In a recent Ontario pet owner survey only 35% of pet owners answered that their veterinarian “explained things thoroughly”. That means…
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Sep 15 2013
The Scary Myths about Pet Food… by a Markham veterinarian
On Monday September 7, 2009 at 1 pm CBC-TV aired: “Pet Food – A dog’s breakfast. A stunning analysis of how clever low quality food is being marketed.” Pet Food…
