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Full-Time DVM
Categories: Career OpportunitiesAbout Us: We are looking for an amazing full time or part time DVM to join our Hospital Team! We are part of a large and supportive group, so are open to part time or can offer a four-day full time schedule if desired. As members of a four hospital group within HRM, we have…
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Looking for an RVT to grow our team!
Categories: Career OpportunitiesNew Grads Welcome to Apply! Bedford Parks Animal Hospital is currently looking for an amazing part-time or full-time RVT to join our team! We are growing at our brand-new built, one year old, small animal hospital in the Parks of West Bedford off Larry Uteck. We strive to provide customer service we are proud of…
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Some Tips on Brushing your Pet’s Teeth
Categories: UncategorizedWhen should you start brushing? It is recommended that owners start brushing teeth after their pet is over the age of 6 months, which is typically when all of the adult teeth are in. When your pet is comfortable having their teeth brushed, they should ideally be brushed once or twice a day, every day.…
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When is the right time to spay or neuter?
Categories: UncategorizedSomething we get asked about almost every day is WHEN is the right time to spay or neuter your dog? Unfortunately, it is as not as straightforward as it used to be. Historically, the simple answer to this question was 6 months of age, but as we learn more about the hormonal impact on growth,…
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When Should you Spay or Neuter your Dog?
Categories: UncategorizedSomething we get asked about almost every day is WHEN is the right time to spay or neuter your dog? Unfortunately, it is as not as straightforward as it used to be. Historically, the simple answer to this question was 6 months of age, but as we learn more about the hormonal impact on growth,…
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Holiday Hazards
Categories: UncategorizedThe holidays are always such an exciting time for our families. With the festive celebrations that will be taking place in our homes there are things we like to keep in mind to keep our furry family members happy and safe during the holiday season. Toxic Foods: There are a few foods that often make…
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The Importance of Microchips
Categories: UncategorizedA microchip is a small, electronic chip enclosed in a glass cylinder that is about the same size as a grain of rice. The microchip itself does not have a battery—it is activated by a scanner that is passed over the area, and the radio waves put out by the scanner activate the chip. The…
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Obesity in Pets and how to Achieve Weight Loss
Categories: UncategorizedObesity is the most common health problem of pets. Approximately 45% of pets are considered overweight (15-30% over the ideal weight) or obese (30% over the ideal weight). Overweight and obese animals have a number of health problems that can be directly linked to being overweight including: Diabetes Arthritis – can actually cause arthritis, and…
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Tips to Make Your Cat’s Vet Experience Less Stressful
Categories: UncategorizedDoes your cat experience anxiety or stress every time you enter the veterinary clinic? This can make simple procedures such as physical exams, vaccinations or nail trims very difficult to complete and often the pet will associate the clinic with their stressful experience. Here are some simple tips that you can try to make your…
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Ticks and Lyme Disease
Categories: UncategorizedThe other day my partner said to me “I think I found a tick on the dog today, but it’s not tick season, right?” to which I responded “TICK SEASON DOES NOT EXIST!” It is often thought that ticks are only a concern during the Spring-Fall months – the thing is, ticks don’t use calendars.…