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The Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare
The Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare

The Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare

We, as a society, have come a long way in improving animal welfare, animal care, animal laws and animal protection and yet we still have over 45,000 cases/year of animal cruelty.

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Acupuncture Therapy in Pets
Acupuncture Therapy in Pets

Acupuncture Therapy in Pets

The benefits of acupuncture for humans are obvious and of course, we can tell if we feel a difference. For our pets, the results can be obvious or it can be very subtle.

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Caring for your Chameleon
Caring for your Reptile: Chameleon Edition!

Caring for your Chameleon

At Lomsnes Veterinary Hospital one of the most common reptiles we see is Chameleons. They are very special and have very different needs than cats or dogs.

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Why Does My Dog Scoot?
Why Does My Dog Scoot?

Why Does My Dog Scoot?

Picture it you are sitting on your living room floor playing with your dog when all of a sudden he drags his hind end across your carpet. Then you smell an awful odour.

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What are Hot Spots in Pets?
What are Hot Spots in Pets?

What are Hot Spots in Pets?

A hot spot is a skin infection, also known as acute moist dermatitis. Hot spots are most commonly self-induced infections so the dog has scratched or chewed at a specific spot.

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Cats, Dangers of the Great Outdoors
The Dangers of the Great Outdoors-Feline Edition

Cats, Dangers of the Great Outdoors

We all know that cats love to explore the outdoors. Most people believe that cats are predators and can handle themselves outside.

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Keeping Your Pet Safe During a Storm
Keeping Your Pet Safe During a Storm

Keeping Your Pet Safe During a Storm

Summer is storm season in Alberta, and we have been getting hit hard recently in Red Deer and Central Alberta. When a storm alert happens make sure your pets are safe.

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What is Feline Acne?
What is Feline/Cat Acne?

What is Feline Acne?

Feline acne is one of the most common skin conditions in our feline friends but goes largely unnoticed by most pet owners.

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Congrats on your new kitten! Now what?
Congrats on your new kitten! Now what?

Congrats on your new kitten! Now what?

Yay! You got a new kitten!  There is nothing cuter and fun than watching a kitten explores their new world. Kittens are adorable, carefree and great!

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150th Anniversary Canada's Confederation
Canada Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Confederation

150th Anniversary Canada's Confederation

Canada celebrates 150th Anniversary of Confederation. July 1st is a special celebration & to understand the uniqueness of Canada enjoy a few fun facts about of our amazing nation

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Waiting Room Etiquette for Dogs & Cats
Waiting Room Etiquette for Dogs & Cats

Waiting Room Etiquette for Dogs & Cats

Here are few simple tips to help your trip to the Lomsnes Veterinary Hospital a little easier. Have your dog on a leash. Even if you have a well behaved friendly dog.

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Tips & Tricks Pets & Kids
Tips & Tricks Pets & Kids

Tips & Tricks Pets & Kids

As many of you know, we recently welcomed our second child into our home. This has been wonderful and a big adjustment for our fur babies.

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