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I have always believed in prevention. For that reason, my boys 10 year old puggle, Odie, and 6 year old Boston Terrier, Tucker, always have a ‘yearly’ checkup.

A veterinary exam with your pet is very similar to you or I going in for our annual physical; some would argue our pets get better medical attention than we do!

I began my veterinary studies in the Caribbean in 2015. People often ask if I chose it for the white sand, tropical weather, or fresh fruits and unique cuisine.

A lot of people ask me if I like my job and my answer is I LOVE it! I began volunteering at the PRVC in Brantford 25 years ago as a high school co-op student.

Questions to ask your vet when you take your pet for an annual exam.

My cat has been trying to cough up a hairball for weeks now, but nothing is coming out, except occasionally a bit of phlegm. What should I do?

Jazz had a great Christmas. She was given a ham bone as a gift and went to town. She loved it!

Feline Chronic Gingivo-Stomatitis simply means persistent inflammation of the gums and mouth in cats. 

After a year in a kennel, I trained at the front desk and became a Veterinary Receptionist. Sometimes I heard: Oh, you just sit around and talk on the phone.

I would love think summer is close by but I can’t say when for sure it will arrive. What I can tell you is that with summer comes storms and fireworks!

More recently I’ve been working as a TSA (Table Side Assistant as we call them here) – also known as a Veterinary Assistant.

Zoey was heavily burdened with heartworm. When the blood was drawn there was a large amount of microfilaria, which is the immature heartworm.