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Are You “Pet Ready” for Halloween?
Are You “Pet Ready” for Halloween?

Are You “Pet Ready” for Halloween?

This Halloween, we want to make sure your pets have a safe and fun evening. Here are a few simple tips to help get you through the night!

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October is RVT Month!
October is Registered Veterinary Technician Month!

October is RVT Month!

Did you know there are currently over 7,400 RVTs across Canada and 9 of them work right here at Van Isle Veterinary Hospital!

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Why does my dog eat grass?
Why does my dog eat grass?

Why does my dog eat grass?

One of the most common questions we get here at Van Isle Veterinary Hospital is “Why does my dog keep eating grass?” 

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Adopting a Pet Abroad
What You Need to Know Before Adopting a Pet Abroad

Adopting a Pet Abroad

The Comox Valley is no stranger to the wonderful canines that are rescued while their newly acquired owners are on vacation.

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Wild Mushroom Poisoning In Dogs
Wild Mushroom Poisoning In Dogs

Wild Mushroom Poisoning In Dogs

Although this can be a fun time of year for nature lovers and mushroom pickers, it can also prove to be quite dangerous for our scavenging, canine companions.

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Noise Phobias and Your Pet
Noise Phobias and Your Pet

Noise Phobias and Your Pet

Although anxious pets and certain breeds can be more likely to suffer from sound phobias, any pet may have issues with thunderstorms, fireworks and/or loud music.

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What to Do If You Find a Dead Bat
What to Do If You Find a Dead Bat

What to Do If You Find a Dead Bat

Due to recent stories in the news about rabies, the team at Van Isle Veterinary Hospital have been getting several calls from concerned pet owners about vaccinating their pets.

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Bee Stings on Dogs
Bee Stings on Dogs

Bee Stings on Dogs

As a dog owner it is important to ask yourself if you know what to do if your dog swallows or gets stung by a bee. Will you be prepared?

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Veterinary Medicine as a Career
Veterinary Medicine as a Career

Veterinary Medicine as a Career

With so many animal lovers out there, a frequent question our vets are asked here at Van Isle Veterinary is, “How do I become a veterinarian”? 

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Cannabis and Pets
Cannabis and Pets

Cannabis and Pets

Now that it is a legal substance, will veterinarians be able to prescribe and/or recommend cannabis products for our pets? The answer is no – not yet at least.

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To Shave or Not to Shave During Summer?
To Shave or Not to Shave My Pet During the Summer?

To Shave or Not to Shave During Summer?

With this these intense warm days upon us in the Comox Valley, we’ve switched to shorts and sandals but we also have to think about how best to keep our pets comfortable

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How to Properly Bandage Your Dog’s Foot
How to Properly Bandage Your Dog’s Foot

How to Properly Bandage Your Dog’s Foot

Learn how to properly bandage a dog’s foot in the video below!

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