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Finding ticks has become a common occurrence here in the Ottawa area in recent years and has increased the chance of contracting tick-borne diseases. We cannot eliminate the risk of ever having a tick on our pet but we can do several things to reduce that risk. The most common tick we see here in […]

For our pet birds we often provide all of the factors that in the wild would signal to them that it is time to reproduce – an abundant food supply, long daylight hours, someone or something to mate with, and a safe nesting site. 1. TOO MANY CALORIES Diets that are high in fat (for […]

We participated last year and had so much fun we decided to join again. This year we will have a Cupcake party directly at the clinic where we will have delicious goodies prepared by our great team which can be enjoyed in return of a small donation. We will have gluten free and vegan cupcakes […]

Spaying and neutering your pet rabbit is as important as having your cat or dog spayed or neutered. Rabbits can normally have surgery once they have reached 4-6 months of age. This may depend on the breed of rabbit and its size. An examination is required by one of our veterinarians prior to surgery where […]

There are millions of homeless pets out there that will never know the love and compassion of an owner. Adopt a shelter pet!

Exercise keeps pets healthy and happy! An active pet is less likely to be obese and develop health issues.