Vet
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How a community came together for a N.S. dog brutally attackedAt the end of September, a Nova Scotia woman came home to find an intruder had broken into her home and stabbed her four-year-old pup named Boo multiple times.CanadaOct 14, 2022
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Usask Western College of Medicine increasing program intakeThe University of Saskatchewan Western Veterinary College of Medicine is now accepting five more students each year. The goal is to grow veterinary services in Western Canada.EducationSep 29, 2022
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Okanagan veterinarian shortage creating appointment backlog"Many clinics now have waiting lists for regular appointments, non-urgent appointments sometimes it can take a couple of weeks before people can get in."CanadaAug 8, 2022
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Changes to chuckwagon races at Calgary Stampede may reduce tragedy on the trackThe adrenaline-fuelled chuckwagon races are a huge draw. But before they hit the track Friday night, drivers tested out new protocols to make sure it's as safe as possible.FeaturesJul 7, 2022
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Manitoba government gives $750,000 to new veterinary outreach programThe province is giving $750,000 to the One Health Program, a new veterinary outreach program spearheaded by the Winnipeg Humane Society.CanadaJun 20, 2022
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Markham Ont. vet heads to Poland to help animals displaced by Ukraine war”These animals are sick and injured, dehydrated, hungry, they have burn wounds, broken bones. Have been caught in the bombings and shelling just like people,” said Dr. Redford.CanadaMar 18, 2022
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Toronto couple’s dog with cancer may be denied life-saving care due to vet shortageFen Hsu and Eric Correia were told a province-wide vet shortage was leading to massive backlogs and months-long wait times for specialists — time their dog, Nugget, doesn't have.CanadaDec 28, 2021
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COVID-19 contributing to veterinarian shortage across Canada, says N.B. vetThe pandemic is contributing to a growing shortage in the number of veterinarians and it is having an impact on patient care at vet clinics across the country, experts say.HealthSep 2, 2021
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Edmonton dog rushed to emergency vet after consuming THCA woman house-sitting in Edmonton had to rush the homeowner's dog to an emergency vet after he consumed THC.CannabisAug 2, 2021
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Pandemic pets: How a cat eases a Queen’s student’s stressPet adoptions are on the rise, and though they've been helping with mental health during isolating periods, it's been putting a strain on veterinarians.CanadaFeb 11, 2021
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