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Winter Hazards – How to stay safe Winter is a wonderful time of year- making snowmen and enjoying the weather with our pets can be lots of fun! With the busy Christmas season and cold weather we don’t always take the time to consider the additional hazards at this time of year. 
 It can […]

Exotic animal medicine is an extremely exciting and rewarding field with the incredible variety of species and conditions that we are presented with making every day unique. A significant component of our day involves educating clients in the husbandry practices of a variety of species, and this is often the most crucial factor in the […]

Halloween is a fun time of the year when we get to dress up and eat candy. Some pets feel the same way, even if the candy is not for them. When celebrating Halloween it is important to consider the increase in hazards at this time of year for our pets. Some hazards are more […]

World Rabies Day is September 28th this year. Tens of thousands of people die of rabies each year around the world, mostly in Asia and Africa, but it is still endemic in our wildlife in North America. Sadly a young man in British Columbia died of rabies earlier this year after an encounter with a […]

Most rabbits enjoy the company of another rabbit in their life. While some rabbits can experience love at first sight and bond right away, in most cases the bonding process can take several weeks – or even months – and be quite challenging. The reward, however, will make all your efforts worthwhile. Having two bonded […]

In 1981 a caring woman by the name of Kathy Nihei took in an injured hummingbird. This small act of kindness would have a large impact on the Ottawa community for years to come. Ms. Nihei was able to offer care during the cold winter and rehabilitate this little ruby-throated hummingbird for release back into […]

Recently, you might have heard some talk about a relatively unheard of tapeworm that has found its way into the province called Echinococcus multilocularis and might be wondering what it means for you and your dog. First of all, it is important to know what is Echinococcus multilocularis. Simply put, it is a tapeworm associated […]

Mosquitoes and ticks are out to bite our dogs (and us) whether we want them to or not. They are able to transmit diseases to us or our furry friends. Testing and prevention is important since the chance of disease transmission is increasing each year due to the growing tick population and warmer weather. At […]

Here are 5 things to look out for during the holiday to keep your pets safe: Decorations: While decorations look beautiful on our tree they can cause multiple issues to your pets. Pets might see decorations as toys or even treats! Ingesting glass baubles, tinsel, potpourri and many others can make our pets choke, cut […]

The Farley Foundation is a charitable organization that was founded by the OVMA (Ontario Veterinary Medical Association) that helps residents of Ontario who are seniors, disabled or are leaving an abusive relationship with emergency veterinary care. Established in 2002, the Farley foundation has helped over 8,400 pets receive veterinary care. The Farley foundation has two […]