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Heartworm Disease on the Rise in Ontario
Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms that live in the heart, and blood vessels that supply blood to the lungs of infected animals.
Alta Vista's Communication Team Brings Home 3 Big Wins!
Our communication centre came out on top again this year with 3 big wins for our hospital! Our communication team answers our phone lines 15 hours a day, taking anywhere from 200-400 calls every day, and over 42,000 calls in 2010!
Woman upset with local vets after near death of beloved dog
When her seven-year-old chocolate lab, Roxie, became violently ill in the evening hours of July 28, Lucille Ladouceur- Quesnel’s first instinct was to call her local veterinarian.
For Pets' Sake
From cataract and brain surgery to hip replacements, pet owners are willing to pay for almost anything to keep their furry friends alive longer. But are we doing more harm than good?
Ottawa paramedics learning to treat police dogs
Paramedics are often the first people on the scene when a police officer is injured in the line of duty, but if a new program in Ottawa is successful, a group of paramedics will be using their skills to treat injured police dogs as well.
Rupert the Black Lab
Thank you so much for even considering helping this guy. When I found him in the ditch he had spent the night after being hit. There was a small blood trail where he had dragged himself about 4 or 5 feet....
