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Deaf Dog Awareness Week
Sep 22 2022
Petfinder initiated “Deaf Dog Awareness Week” to spread awareness about hearing loss in dogs and how to care for dogs affected by it. Although temporary, partial, or complete (both…
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Could Pain Be Your Pet's Best-Kept Secret?
Sep 15 2022
When you stub your toe, bang your elbow, or lift a heavy box the wrong way, you know you’re hurt–and others will, too, if you cry out in pain! Pain isn’t enjoyable for us, nor is it for pets.…
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We Support the Port Alberni Toy Run
Sep 09 2022
The toy run is a local event to raise money and toys to help charities dedicated to serving children in the Alberni Valley. It attracts many people and involves a parade of motorbikes from little…
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Thoughtful Memorial Ideas to Honor Your Pets
Sep 08 2022
This Sunday marks Pet Memorial Day, a day to remember and celebrate all the pets we hold in our hearts. Pets bring joy, laughter, and unconditional love to our lives. They become members of our family…
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Ginger Cats: What makes them unique is beyond coat-deep
Sep 01 2022
For ages, people have claimed that a cat’s appearance and behavior depend on its breed. But how helpful is this considering that 98% of cats aren’t purebred but rather an amalgamation of several…
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Evidence Based Medicine
Sep 01 2022
At the Alberni Veterinary Clinic, we practice evidence based medicine because, unlike in humans, the placebo effect does not work in our pets and denying vital medication or surgery results in undue…
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Monkeypox and Pets
Aug 25 2022
It’s all over the news: the monkeypox virus is transmissible to animals and causes similar symptoms, like skin rashes and lesions, as it does in humans. Now, pet owners are wondering what they can…
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Immunization: The Core of Your Pet’s Preventive Healthcare
Aug 11 2022
Immunizations, or vaccines, are one of the greatest medical discoveries – they fundamentally changed modern medicine. Starting with the smallpox vaccine in the 18th century, vaccines continue to be…
