Blog
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Jan 30 2015
Early Detection Testing helps your pets live longer
The best and most cost effective medicine is PROactive. We want your furry members of the family to live as long as possible. But it is sometimes hard to believe…
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Jan 15 2015
When your pet has an emergency
How to give first aid and other MUST-KNOW veterinary advice As a pet owner; you should know that there are different types of emergencies that are likely to occur and,…
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Jan 10 2015
How to pick the best toys for your furry friends
Balls can be great toys: Dogs love to chase, chew or just carry them. You need to take care, though, because dogs can choke on small ones, or ingest soft…
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Dec 11 2014
Does your pet have Cataracts?
Chances are that your older dog or cat has some vision impairment. “In our practice we see hundreds of pet whose eyesight is declining with age” says Dr. Marsig, practicing…
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Nov 30 2014
The most common nail injury in dogs – by a veterinarian in Markham.
Nail injuries are common and preventable. Veterinarians in Markham see many torn off or broken nails in dogs. They usually happen when the nails are growing too long and catch…
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Nov 15 2014
A new perspective on crate training – explained by a veterinarian in Markham
Crate training is good for dogs AND cats. Some people think it is cruel to confine your pet to such a small “prison cell” when it is actually quite natural….
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Oct 29 2014
Can Dogs Get Ebola Virus?
And can people be infected by their dog? With the current outbreak of Ebola in Africa and its entry to the United States, a lot of pet owners have been…
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Oct 15 2014
The Carnivore’s Diet Myth
As any veterinarian in Markham will tell you, zoologically, dogs are carnivores (meat-eaters). So are black bears. Their teeth look like those of meat eaters like polar bears. Interestingly this…
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Sep 30 2014
How to tell if your cat is in pain – explained by a veterinarian in Markham
Cats hide their pain. It takes knowledge and experience to identify the small details My colleagues in Markham veterinary clinics and I see cats that have been suffering from pain…
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Sep 15 2014
Is your cat throwing up hairballs? Veterinarians in Markham see this regularly…
Hairballs, are they just a normal nuisance or a sign that something is wrong? Most cat owners believe that hair balls aren’t worthy of veterinary attention. However, frequent elimination of…
