Veterinary Health Care
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Why does it cost so much to provide veterinary care for my pet?
The fees you pay for veterinary services take into consideration a number of factors including the costs of running a full service and up-to-date animal hospital according to the standards…
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What is a veterinary technician?
A veterinary technician is trained to assist veterinarians in caring for pets. These professionals perform many of the same tasks that a nurse would for a doctor. A technician provides…
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I’ve seen a lot of information about supplements and nutraceuticals. How do I know what my pet needs?
Supplements, and nutraceuticals in particular, are becoming very popular with pet owners. Our Veterinarians can help you review confusing and conflicting information to advise you on any supplements which may…
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Which pet food should I feed my dog/cat?
The answer is different for each pet, although many commercially available foods are fine to feed healthy dogs and cats. You can look for a nutritional adequacy statement from the…
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I recently lost my pet, and I’m having trouble dealing with the loss. Where can I find help?
Losing a pet can be extremely upsetting and hard to move beyond. We have such a close bond with our pets, so letting go is never easy. Many veterinary hospitals…
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My pet has the same thing wrong that he/she was just treated for. Can the veterinarian just prescribe the same medication that he/she did the last time?
Although it would seem to be a simple decision and even though your pet may be showing the same symptoms as he or she did the last time, the problem…
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What toys/accessories are appropriate for my pet?
We can recommend toys based on your pet’s age, breed, needs, and interests. A safe practice with any new toy or accessory is to supervise your pet the first few…
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My pet won’t stop chewing/digging/barking/scratching/spraying. Where can I find help?
Certain behaviours can be extremely frustrating and difficult to handle and overcome. Our Veterinarians offer behaviour counselling and can refer you to local positive reinforcement obedience trainers. Please call us…
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My pet needs to have surgery. Should I be worried about the anesthesia?
We perform a physical examination and run blood tests before all procedures requiring general anesthesia to ensure your pet doesn’t have any hidden health issues. A skilled veterinary technician will…
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My pet’s just been diagnosed with a medical condition/disease I’m not familiar with, and I want to find out more about it. Where can I find information I can trust?
First of all you can simply turn to the Pet Health Section of our website, which offers current, trustworthy information on a wide variety of topics. In addition, many veterinary…
