January 7, 2025
Advancing Veterinary Education Through the Distributed Veterinary Learning Community (DVLC) at the University of Calgary
Taking Your Pets To National Parks
It is important for people to realize that pets can pose a risk to wildlife and wildlife can pose a risk to pets and their owners.
Your pet”s antibiotics should always be prescribed by your veterinarian
Content originally published and produced by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association: Before giving your pet any type of antibiotic treatment, your veterinarian should always be consulted. There is an
Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies
Increasing the chances of survival in an emergency like a fire, flood, or tornado depends on proper planning and preparedness. Pets are especially vulnerable in emergencies and when an evacuation takes
Prevention and Control of Antimicrobial Resistance Flagged as Inadequate by Auditor General of Canada
The spring 2015 Auditor General of Canada’s Report concludes that key responsibilities have not been fulfilled by the Public Health Agency of Canada and Health Canada to address inadequacies to
What to look for in Animal Shelters
As a prospective pet owner, you have a responsibility to ensure that the shelter you support exists in the best interest of the animals it houses.
Zoonoses
What are Zoonoses? No, we”re not talking about an elephant”s trunk. Zoonoses are diseases that animals and people share – in the wild, on the farm or in your home. Although
Spaying and Neutering: An Important Procedure For Your Pet
Spaying and neutering is an important procedure that we advocate. There are long term health benefits to your pet when it is spayed or neutered with the primary benefit of controlling the
Health Canada proposes new measures to address antimicrobial resistance
The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association is encouraged by the news from Health Canada indicating that they intend to take action regarding personal or own- use importation of veterinary drugs as well as strengthen controls
Pet Owners Beware: Cannabis Is Toxic
With this increased availability, veterinarians have noticed a significant rise in cases of marijuana toxicosis in pets. Like many foods and drugs, marijuana has a vastly different effect on animals
Canine Influenza (H3N2)
In 2015, a strain of canine influenza began spreading in parts of the United States including Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and New York State. In January 2018, this virus was identified in
Young Vet Sees Early Success
Read about Dr. Leslie-Anne Smith''s journey to become a valuable member of Alberta''s veterinary community.
Government of Canada hosts roundtable discussion to advance Canada”s work on antimicrobial resistance
This article was originally published by the Public Health Agency of Canada. Minister Ambrose unveils new action plan with concrete steps to address antimicrobial resistance in Canada, releases first