January 7, 2025

Advancing Veterinary Education Through the Distributed Veterinary Learning Community (DVLC) at the University of Calgary

Alberta Distracted Driving Awareness Poster

A poster for Bill 16, a provincial distracted driving law.

Sharpen Up Your Pet Vaccine Know‐how

For Dr. Tony Carr, there’s no real debate about whether vaccinations are an essential for pets. “They definitely are necessary,” says Carr, a small animal internal medicine specialist at the

Biosecurity Legislation

Making sense of biosecurity infers understanding important pieces of legislation governing the control of highly contagious animal diseases and zoonotic diseases that pose a serious threat to human health. Enabling

Health of Animals Act – Canada

A .pdf of the Canadian Health of Animals Act.

Alberta Animal Health Act

The intent of the legislation is to put in place both the necessary infrastructure and traceability systems that are designed to increase the capability of a rapid response in relation

Report Pesticide Problems

Have you, your pets or your livestock ever had any of these or other health problems after using pesticides? Then you may have experienced a pesticide incident. If so, it’s

Your Senior Pet

Senior pets have special needs. Find out how you can make sure they''re met.

The Cost of Compassion

The price of a pet is more than just its purchase. Learn how prices are established for the services your pet needs.

Renting with Pets

A Guide For Prospective Tenants It”s not always easy to find pet-friendly rental accommodation. Here are some suggestions on how to get the landlord to say “yes” to renting to

Rabies

What is rabies? Rabies is a fatal disease of the nervous system. It is caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including humans. The virus attacks the

Pet Travel Tips

Make sure your pet is in good health. The stress of travel can be detrimental to older animals or those with chronic diseases such as diabetes. Talk to your veterinarian

Pet Nutrition

Good nutrition is as important for pets as it is for people. With so many different brands available, choosing the right food for your dog or cat can be a