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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

    Staff | Our Stories

    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

    Staff | Our Stories

    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…

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    The Importance of Vaccination

    Mar 04 2015

    Staff | Our Stories

    We are often asked about the importance of vaccination in cats and dogs. At Bucksburn Veterinary Hospital our vets recommend that all dogs and cats in Oakville are regularly vaccinated because we know…

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    The Perennial Pup

    Nov 04 2014

    Staff | Our Stories

    At fourteen years of age, Kelsey the Wheaton Terrier still acts like a puppy, bouncing and prancing with her kids, Caitlin & Russel.  She is a leap year baby, which…

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    A Lucky Break Indeed

    Oct 29 2014

    Staff | Our Stories

    Six years ago, Mr. T observed a van stopping to let out a small pup.  He thought that the pup was just being let out to relieve himself.  Imagine his…