Veterinarian
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Rescue dog tests positive for potentially deadly virus at Calgary animal shelterA Calgary animal shelter is seeking financial help after a rescue dog tested positive for a potentially deadly virus called distemper and forced other animals into quarantine.HealthMay 31
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Cannabis poisoning in pets on the rise since legalization: University of Guelph studyA new study out of the University of Guelph shows there has been an increase in cannabis poisonings in pets since Canada legalized marijuana four years ago.CannabisApr 21
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Calgary women help abandoned pets in Ukraine as need for food and medicine growsA Calgary thrift store has teamed up with a local animal welfare organization to help raise funds for pets left behind in UkraineFeaturesApr 16
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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
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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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Manitoba’s first vet hospital for wildlife opensIle-Des-Chênes-based Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre announced the opening of the newly accredited Wildlife Veterinary Hospital on Wednesday.EnvironmentAug 4, 2021
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Saskatoon Dog Rescue calls for volunteer help with upcoming rescue tripRescue officials say it's critical that people sign up on their website to help with funds or fostering so that they can bring home as many dogs and puppies as possible.CanadaJun 10, 2021
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Sick pet late at night? Animal HealthLink helps Alberta pet owners after hoursAnimal HealthLink was formed as a way to help address an ongoing shortage of veterinarians and to support clinics that often see emergency calls after they close for the day.CanadaFeb 25, 2021
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency working to reduce risk of unhealthy dog importsWork is underway by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to reduce the risk of unhealthy dogs being imported into the country.CanadaFeb 12, 2021
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Lethbridge animal hospital discusses vet shortage during COVID-19 pet boomThe pandemic has made things even busier for the veterinarian industry with a recent influx of pet owners.EconomyFeb 1, 2021
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