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Biting Stinging Things Abound
The biting, stinging things are out in force. We’ve had a rash of rashes at Hillcrest Animal Hospital lately and quite a few were caused by black fly bites. On the heels of our warm winter and early spring, the black flies have been out for some time and they...
Pet Food Recalls
Is your pet’s food toxic? This column is not about natural versus processed. It does not address the vagaries of pet food labels. I decline to weigh in on the viral debate about how much protein dogs should eat. Whatever magic mix of proteins, carbohydrates and fats is in your...
Heatstroke Kills
Dogs don’t sweat it – the heat will kill them. If our Spring weather is any indication, we’re due for some lovely hot days over the next few months, sparking early concerns about protecting pets from the heat. Heatstroke can kill in just minutes. Every year, people and pets die...
It’s Finally Here!!
Local after-hours veterinary clinic starts taking patients! It has been a long time coming, but we finally have an after-hours veterinary clinic for pets in the Quinte area. I should probably wait until the open house, take some pictures, be able to tell you all about it after a first-hand...
