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The Deadly Facts about Antifreeze
The Deadly Facts about Antifreeze

The Deadly Facts about Antifreeze

Waking up to these first few crisp mornings is a good reminder to pet owners (and non-pet owners) about the dangers associated with antifreeze.

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Cold Temperatures and Your Pet
Cold Temperatures and Your Pet

Cold Temperatures and Your Pet

Not all dogs can withstand cold temperatures and, contrary to popular belief, even northern breeds can suffer from health problems at temperatures that drop below freezing.

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Foot Care for a Healthy Dog
Foot Care for a Healthy Dog

Foot Care for a Healthy Dog

It’s a little-known reality that with the good weather, comes outdoor activity, dryer terrain, harder ground, beach romping, and the injuries that can go with those things. 

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How to Speak Vet
How to Speak Vet

How to Speak Vet

Understanding what your Veterinarian is saying at the time of the exam is going to make for a better treatment experience for you and your pet.

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Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Barn!
Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Barn!

Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Barn!

Here at Van Isle Veterinary Hospital, we’ve seen a few unlucky patients in critical distress, requiring immediate, emergency surgery after ingesting large amounts of beet pulp. 

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Beach Safety Tips for Your Pet
Beach Safety Tips for Your Pet

Beach Safety Tips for Your Pet

Ah, summer… we are in the full peak of summer here in the Comox Valley and what better way to beat the heat them a frolic at the beach! 

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Muzzle Training Your Dog
Muzzle Training Your Dog

Muzzle Training Your Dog

In the past, muzzles were most often associated with aggression. For many owners, this negative association can make muzzling a dog unsettling. 

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Flea and Tick Treatments
Flea and Tick Treatments

Flea and Tick Treatments

Unfortunately, sometimes by the time we notice that fleas are a problem, they are very hard to get rid of! Prevention is always better than treatment

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When is Amputation the Right Decision?
When is Amputation the Right Decision?

When is Amputation the Right Decision?

There are many reasons for amputation including irreparable trauma, infection, paralysis, severe arthritis, chronic pain or even cancer.

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Camping With Your Pet
Camping With Your Pet

Camping With Your Pet

Many of us look forward to camping season, with so many wonderful places to explore on Vancouver Island, and what camping trip would be complete without your best friend

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Signs a Dog Has Worms
Signs a Dog Has Worms

Signs a Dog Has Worms

Let’s face it, worms are not a nice thought and nobody enjoys the clean up that can occur in the yard or the house, from a pet with a belly full of these wiggly parasites.

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Understanding Feline Stomatitis
Understanding Feline Stomatitis

Understanding Feline Stomatitis

Dental disease is quite common among older cats. Like many diseases, there are degrees of severity ranging from mild tartar build up, to gingivitis and, most severe, stomatitis.

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