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    Top 5 Pet Food–Associated Illnesses

    Dec 18 2014

    Top 5 Pet Food–Associated Illnesses …

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    Educating New Pet Parents About Poison Prevention

    Sep 25 2014

    In 2013, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center handled more than 180,000 cases of animal poisonings,1 many of which could have been avoided if the pet owners had taken some simple precautions. Poison…

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    Declawing Cats

    Sep 04 2014

    Here at the AVC we do NOT declaw as we consider an unnecessary and painful procedure. We are here to speak for the animals and to do what is best for them. Please read below for more information. …

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    RABID BAT FOUND INSIDE HOUSE IN LANTZVILLE!

    Aug 26 2014

    RABID BAT FOUND INSIDE HOUSE IN LANTZVILLE! …

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    FeLuk Positive Kitten

    Aug 26 2014

    Please be aware that if you have a cat or a new kitten that there is Feline Leukemia Virus in Port Alberni! We just tested a stray kitten who was positive for this deadly virus. This is a preventable…

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    Multiple Drug Resistant Staph Infections

    Jul 10 2014

    Multiple Drug Resistant Staph Infections …

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    Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital

    May 21 2014

    Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital opened on June 30, 2011 and have been working hard since to provide emergency services throughout the day and night for pets in need. When you need that…