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    Rabid Raccoon Found in Hamilton

    Dec 07 2015

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    A raccoon captured in the Hamilton area on December 2, 2015 has tested positive for rabies.  The raccoon was showing signs of aggression and bit two other dogs.  This is…

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    Coyote Encounters a Significant Risk This Fall in Halton Region

    Oct 21 2015

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      A recent scare experienced by one of our own has prompted us to remind our clients about the very real risk posed by coyotes in the Halton region. Michelle,…

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    Heatstroke Warning!

    Jul 21 2015

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    The Dog Days of Summer are here again and Oakville residents are enjoying the long days and hot sunny weather with their canine companions in tow.  But when mother nature…

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    J.R Bosch

    Jun 02 2015

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    Everybody has a bad day, a head ache a body ache, a cold a flu… We all have them. And in most cases make it known that we aren’t well…..…

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    Harley Doyle

    Jun 02 2015

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    Talk about a gentle giant! Harley the Great Dane is the definition of this. Given his breed and weighing in at a whopping 137.5 lbs… equal to if not a…

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    Are You Ready for June 1st?

    May 11 2015

    Staff | Our Stories

    Heartworm season officially begins June 1st in Ontario With the highly anticipated warm weather, residents of Oakville are bracing for the arrival of a pesky insect that will buzz around…

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    Time to Talk Ticks!

    Apr 21 2015

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    The weather has finally improved and Oakville residents are happily shedding their winter jackets and boots and re-acquainting themselves, and their pets, with the great outdoors.  While many know the…

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    Canine Influenza Outbreak

    Apr 16 2015

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    As has been reported extensively in the media lately, a new outbreak of Canine Influenza is occurring in the Chicago area.  The outbreak was first noticed in late March.  There have…

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    All About Wellness!

    Mar 30 2015

    Staff | Our Stories

    There is a term passed around a lot in veterinary medicine known as “wellness”.  You will frequently hear Oakville vets and vet hospital staff talking about annual wellness exams or…

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    Vaccination Database for Canadians

    Mar 20 2015

    Staff | Our Stories

    As a follow up to our recent post regarding the importance of vaccination in pets and people, here is a link to an article from the National Post.  After a…