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Nov 23 2017
Senior Pets
What Does it Mean to be a ‘Senior’ Pet? In Veterinary medicine a “senior” is commonly used to describe an older pet. Cats and dogs are considered to be senior…
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Nov 02 2017
Feline & Canine Diabetes
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is when your pet’s body either cannot produce enough insulin, or its body doesn’t allow it to use insulin properly. Causes Genetics – Diabetes can be…
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Oct 20 2017
Toxicity in Animals
This article is inspired by a recent 4-H Vet club talk. It’s the dose that makes the poison and anything can become toxic. Something seemingly safe like water has a…
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Jul 25 2017
Keeping Your Pet Cool with Indoor Games
Here are some suggestions that Dr. Justine has explored with her own pets: Play a game of “find it” – hide a favourite toy or treat somewhere in the house…
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Jun 27 2017
Mitchell Veterinary Services Talks About Play Habits of Cats
Cats in the wild are both predator and prey species. They rest a lot in hiding spots or elevated places between hunting for multiple mouse-sized meals throughout the day and…
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Jun 22 2017
Mitchell Veterinary Services asks, “Do You Know What Zoonoses is?”
Zoonoses: animal diseases that can be transmitted to people Is zoonoses the sinister side of pet ownership? There are countless diseases that humans can contract from their pets and here…
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May 18 2017
Microchipping Works
Here is a recent heart-warming story of a cat being reunited with its owner 4 years after they became separated. The unlikely reunion was possible thanks to the microchip implant…
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Apr 25 2017
Mitchell Veterinary Services Talks About Heartworm Prevention – Part 2
Heartworm prevention is far safer and cost-effective than treating a dog that is ill from a high burden of heartworm. Treatment of heartworm is potentially dangerous and painful for a…
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Apr 20 2017
Mitchell Veterinary Services Discusses Heartworm – Part 1
Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a parasitic worm that lives in the heart and lungs of a dog. Heartworm is transmitted to dogs though the bite of a single mosquito that…
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Apr 10 2017
Mitchell Veterinary Services Discusses Potential Easter Toxins
Easter is on its way and along with it comes lots of Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies and family dinners. Unfortunately with this celebration, Mitchell Veterinary Services sees many pets exposed…