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Apr 11 2017
Lyme Disease
While most of our blog topics relate to your life with and the health of your furry friends, this one is specific to your health. While you hear a lot…
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Apr 07 2017
Retained Puppy (Deciduous) Teeth
A deciduous (puppy) pet tooth is considered retained as soon as the permanent (adult) tooth erupts. The permanent pet tooth does not need to be fully erupted for the deciduous…
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Mar 24 2017
Think temperature when it comes to tick control
The time for tick protection is now! The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and the veterinarians in Markham want you to know that the ideal time to begin tick protection is…
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Mar 02 2017
The pitfalls of choosing dog chew toys
Chewing is good for your dog’s mental and physical health, so the veterinarians in Markham remind you it’s important that you provide them with plenty of things to chew on….
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Feb 23 2017
Your pets and second hand smoke
Are you concerned about your pet being exposed to secondhand smoke? The veterinarians in Markham want you to know smoking’s not only harmful to people; it’s harmful to our furkids…
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Jan 19 2017
Why is my pet itchy?
You would think that given the skin is easy to see, diagnosing a dermatology (skin) issue would be an easy task. However, determining a diagnosis can pose a problem as…
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Dec 29 2016
The value of pet medical insurance
“A lot of people view pet health insurance as wanting to get a return on their premium back,” says Eric Coulson with Pets Plus Us. ”With auto and home insurance,…
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Dec 22 2016
How to enjoy a stress free holiday with your pet
We understand how exciting–and slightly stressful–the days leading to Christmas can be. As you read this, your holiday preparations are probably in full swing already, from buying last-minute gifts to…
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Dec 15 2016
Pet cloning
Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is usually a time of great emotion. As we cherish the memories of our pet we cope with the loss in very different ways….
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Dec 08 2016
Why vaccinate our pets?
Do I really need to vaccinate my pet? Every animal is different, so every immunization schedule should be individually tailored to your pet’s specific needs and risk factors. The factors…
