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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
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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
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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
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‘Exhausted, overburdened and overwhelmed’: pandemic pet boom leaving veterinarians in short supplyThey have been our co-workers, therapy animals and constant companions over the course of the pandemic, but giving them the best care possible is proving increasingly difficult.ConsumerJan 28
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B.C. veterinarians blame COVID-19 pandemic for rise in kennel cough cases in dogsThe Society of B.C. Veterinarians has noticed more dogs are catching kennel cough this year than in previous years, and they think it might be due to the coronavirus pandemic.HealthNov 17, 2020
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Veterinary services still offered during coronavirus pandemic, but distancing measures in placeLessard took Poet to the closest 24-hour animal care clinic immediately. But with veterinarians doing what they can to maintain social distance during the COVID-19 outbreak, the pair was instructed to wait in the parking lot before the dog could be seen.HealthApr 8, 2020
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Lethbridge animal rescue encourages interested quarantiners to adoptWindy City Canine Rescue is encouraging people who may have been considering dog adoption to act on it now.Mar 24, 2020
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West Kelowna vet says he’s been threatened after baby deer euthanizedDr. Moshe Oz was faced with a difficult decision over the deer’s life but had to comply with provincial regulations.CanadaJul 20, 2019
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B.C. vet desperately seeking sanctuary for injured fawn facing euthanasiaDr. Moshe Oz says the fawn needs surgery for a broken leg, which can be done, but the pressing issue is finding a licensed sanctuary.CanadaJul 17, 2019
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West Kelowna veterinarian saves turtle with fish hook stuck in throatDr. Moshe Oz performed surgery and saved the animal.CanadaJul 15, 2019
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