Blog: Dog

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Blood Tests

Just like in humans, blood work is an essential part of a diagnostic picture. When you do bloodwork on your dog, we ensure that we do all the tests needed to ensure there is a complete picture. The Doctor will test to ensure that red blood cells, white blood cells,...

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Flea and Tick Control for Dogs

External parasites are always concerning when it comes to our pets. Fleas and ticks are two of the most common. Fleas are a nuisance to our dogs, they can make them very itchy and can even cause skin disease in severe infestations, they can also pass along internal parasites like...

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Heartworm Testing

Heartworms can be a fatal disease spread by infected mosquitos. Luckily, so far in Atlantic Canada, we do not see a lot of this infection. However, that does not mean that it is not going to make its way to our province, Ontario and the United States have a high...

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Skin Care

Your dog's skin health is a major component to their overall health. The skin is the largest organ in the body and we are here to help you take care of it.