Veterinary Technician Interview - Jackie Marvel, CVT Work Questions As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A zoo keeper or something with wild animals! I was always watching National Geographic. How long have you…
By Jacqui Niles, BVetMed, Cert SAS, Diplomate AVCS The larynx (voice box) is the gate keeper at the top of the airway. It allows air into the trachea (windpipe) and down into the lungs but stops food and liquids from…
Give a dog a bone? By Corinne Durand, DVM It’s one of those anecdotes we all grow up hearing and believing. Truth is that any substance as hard as or harder than a tooth can break it. The FDA has…
Our pet was hit by a car. Is there anything particular I should do when I transport him/her to the hospital? Injuries following vehicular trauma can vary from superficial abrasions to life-threatening bleeding, fractures, or head trauma. Each patient’s injuries…
My cat might have chewed part of a lily. What do I do? Lilies are extremely toxic to cats. Any part of the lily (stem, petal, pollen, leaf) can be harmful to your cat, and the exposure is not dose…
Canine Travel Tips Summer is one of the most popular times of the year to travel with our pets. And since the last week of summer is approaching, we wanted to share some Canine Travel Tips to help you prepare.
Collapse: A frequent presentation to the Emergency Services is a dog that has collapsed at home. There are multiple scenarios, but the most common is a dog that was previously completely normal who was in the yard and suddenly was…
My Pet is limping. Can I just give medications at home? If your pet is limping, whether it is a chronic (long-term), recurrent problem or if it is an acute (sudden) development, it is always safest to contact a veterinary…
Does your pet look like this? Paw licking is a frequent symptom of allergies in both dogs and cats! What could it mean if my pet licks their paws? Paw licking can be a symptom of many things including: Airborne…
