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Understanding Wheat & Wheat Gluten in Pet Foods

At Van Isle Veterinary Hospital, we often hear people say – “I thought animals can’t digest gluten” or “Why would I feed my dog or cat wheat or grains?! They wouldn’t eat it in the wild”.

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Removing those Pesky Ticks from Your Pet

This is an exciting time of year for pet owners to finally get out and enjoy all the nice weather coming our way. As pet owners, we are very fortunate to live on Vancouver Island as there are several pest and pet hazards we do not worry about.

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We’re hosting a Tick Talk!

Join us, Thursday, May 25th at 6:00pm for an informative evening with Dr. Alex Muzzin.

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Cool Tips for Hot Dogs!

With the hot summer months upon us in full force it is important to remember that the heat can have serious effects on our furry family members. Heat stroke occurs when the body is unable to compensate for hot weather.