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Simba the kitten with Cinema and Purrl the resident cats

Raising Orphan Kittens – Part 3: Love, Attention, Socialization & Interaction by Kathy Raepple

Simba, at 6 weeks, meeting resident cat Cinema face-to-face for the first time while another of the resident cats, Purrl, looks on. Kittens without a mother are relying on you, their foster mom/dad, to help them grow and learn like their natural mother would. Love & Attention Probably one of...

Veterinarian using ultrasound to examine a pet

Ultrasound. What is it good for? Where do I get one? by Dr. Sarah Martin

In a small animal clinic an ultrasound is usually recommended for the following reasons: Urination issues – while an x-ray is great for many types of bladder stones, an ultrasound can pick up some stones an x-ray may miss and an ultrasound can visualize masses in the bladder that an...

Hot spot on a dog

Hotspots explained – How to Treat by Dr. Sarah Martin

A hot spot (acute moist dermatitis) is a superficial skin infection that results when the normal skin bacteria overrun the skin’s defenses as a result of damage to the skin surface. This is most often started by the dog or, less commonly the cat, chewing or scratching at the site. ...

Yard sale words on a blackboard

Charity Yard Sale

Charity Yard Sale Event Date: Saturday, July 26th, 2014 Time: Starting at 7am Location: 627 Park Road North, Brantford All proceeds to go to the OSCAR Fund and the Love on Four Paws Rescue. If there are any items you would like to donate they would be greatly appreciated! For...