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Feb 17 2016
Top Pet Toxins
Nearly 180,000 calls involving pets exposed to possibly poisonous substances are handled by animal poison control centers a year. Nearly 20% of these calls are from pet parents whose pets…
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Jan 29 2016
Why does my bird bite me?
Ever feel like your bird is auditioning for a remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds? His bites may not always be what they seem, according to Laurie Hess, DVM, DABVP,…
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Jan 01 2016
Xylitol poisoning
Sugar substitutes are big business. Less sugar can mean weight loss, improved health, diabetic control, and even reduced tooth decay. The quest for products that can sweeten and cook like…
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Dec 04 2015
Do Animals Have Emotions?
oday, most scientists agree that all vertebrate animals — mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish — are, to varying degrees, sentient. This capacity to feel encompasses a universe of positive…
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Oct 01 2015
The importance of annual wellness exams
The veterinarians in Markham are often presented with pets that have a disease that is so entrenched there is little they can do. This is a situation that is easily…
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Sep 18 2015
Common animal cancers
Cancer in Animals Just like people animals get a wide variety of cancers. Since all cancers have variable signs and behave differently in every animal, your pet should be brought…
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Aug 31 2015
Excessive Licking of Surfaces (ELS)
Does your dog constantly lick your floors, walls, carpets, and other objects in the house? Excessive licking of surfaces (ELS) refers to licking of objects and surfaces in excess of…
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Aug 19 2015
Pheromones for pets
It seems that pets get stressed just as often as humans. Your veterinary clinic in Markham gets calls from concerned clients throughout the day asking for help with their depressed,…
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Jul 31 2015
Cancer in pets, what should you watch for at home?
Cancer is not one disease, but a wide variety of diseases, with differing causes and outcomes. Although these symptoms are not purely indicative of cancer you should visit your veterinarian…
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Jul 01 2015
It’s Allergy Season- Is your Pet Allergic? By a veterinarian in Markham.
Pet Allergies are on the rise At Markham animal hospitals, many pets are brought in during allergy season showing the common symptoms of being allergic. However, the symptoms exhibited by…
