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Dog vs Porcupine
It’s porcupine season!!! And our canine companions just can’t help themselves investigating the spiky creatures they see. So, what do you do if your dog encounters a porcupine?
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Kennel Cough Vaccination
Canine kennel cough or Bordetella is a bacterial agent that causes inflammation in your dog’s upper respiratory tract and is spread through direct contact or aerosolized droplets in the air. Your dog can catch this bacteria at common places like groomers, dog parks, dog shows or kennels.
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Parvo Virus
Parvo is a potentially fatal, very contagious virus, most common in puppies and unvaccinated adult dogs. The signs of parvo are vomiting bloody diarrhea, and lack of appetite with subsequent weight loss and lethargy.
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The Importance of Rabies Vaccinations for All Pets, Even the Indoor Ones Too!
Rabies is a fatal zoonotic disease, meaning it affects typically animal populations, but can be spread to humans. This deadly virus is transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal. In Canada, raccoons, foxes, bats, and skunks are the main carriers of the disease.
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