January 7, 2025
Advancing Veterinary Education Through the Distributed Veterinary Learning Community (DVLC) at the University of Calgary
Cat & Dog Grooming
At what point does fluffy become scruffy? Most breeds of cats and dogs have particular styles that are considered to be their signature look, but what’s right also comes down
Dog Houses & Bedding
They might not care about throw pillows or thread count, but all dogs still deserve a comfortable place to sleep. If you want to know how to build a dog
Stronger Veterinary Standards Benefit Albertans
New provincial legislation has been introduced in Alberta to provide better consumer protection to pet and animal owners. The changes affect registration, advertising, illegal practices, and continuing education.
Understanding Microchips
Just like veterinarians, pet owners can improve their ability to care for their pets by taking advantage of new technologies. One such technology that has gained popularity in recent years
Recognizing & Managing Pain
In order to treat an animal’s pain, we must first be able to recognize it. Your pets can’t tell you when they hurt, but if you know what to look
One-Health Antimicrobial Workshop Review
The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association hosted the Alberta One‐Health Antimicrobial Workshop with support provided by a grant from the Government of Alberta. The workshop was developed in collaboration with Alberta
Animal Health Technology (AHT) and Veterinary Medical Receptionist (VMR) Programs at Olds College
The team at Olds College recently put together these great videos that highlight what you can expect from a veterinary education at their school along with how these programs can
Health Canada announces consultation regarding new regulations related to veterinary drugs
Health Canada has announced a 75 day (July 2 – September 14, 2016) consultation on proposed changes to the Food and Drug Regulations to help address the issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in
Canadian Veterinarians Tackle Growing Concern about Antibiotic Resistance’s Impact on the Veterinary Community
Veterinarians from across Canada gathered in Niagara Falls, Ont. at the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Summit to discuss the growing concern about antibiotic resistance in both veterinary and human
Feline Exercise
Cats are hunters in the wild so consider how to allow your cat to hunt or play with its food and use your imagination. The kids will even get into
An Outpouring of Compassion from Alberta Veterinarians and Technologists in Wake of Fort McMurray Fire
Over the course of the past week, 1,124 animals were checked in and examined by a veterinarian. Approximately 10% of the animals required some form of veterinary care, either provided
Allergies in Pets
Allergies are a common cause of skin and ear conditions in dogs. People with allergies usually have “hay fever” (watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing) or asthma. However, in dogs