January 7, 2025

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

Is a rabbit right for your family?

Rabbits tend to receive extra attention around Easter, but they are proving to be a popular choice for a pet year round. Rabbits are often seen as the perfect pet for

Cat Owners Beware: Lily Poisoning

Spring flowers are a common household decoration to celebrate the season, but they are also a common source of poisoning in cats. Lilies are especially toxic to cats, and while

Overuse of antibiotics in pets dangerous for all

When pets in Canada get sick they are often given the same kinds of antibiotics that people use, and indiscriminate use can increase the development of superbugs that are resistant

Porcupine Quills in Dogs: What You Need to Know

Too many pet owners underestimate the seriousness of being quilled. Every year veterinarians see countless cases of porcupine quills in dogs, and how you handle the event can have a significant

What beef producers need to know about antimicrobial use and resistance

Find out how you as a cattle producer can avoid illness in your cattle to reduce the need to use antimicrobials and how to responsibly treat cattle when antimicrobial use is necessary.

Wild Baby Hares and Proper Handling

The following information was graciously provided by WILDNorth Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, image provided by Larry D. Moore. Rabbits can make great pets to raise and care for, but their

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in Alberta

One cow in Alberta has tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). The positive test was confirmed on February 11, 2015. This is the first confirmed BSE case in Alberta since

Accredited Canadian Animal Health Technology Programs

See our complete list of available accredited animal health technology/veterinary technology programs in Canada.

Tapeworms [Echinococcus Multilocularis]

Regular walks with your pet are an enjoyable and healthy habit. If your walk routinely includes city parks and other areas where animals mingle, please talk to your veterinarian about necessary vaccines

Controlling Antimicrobial Resistance – Time is Running Out

Antimicrobials are invaluable health care tools that have substantially improved the well-being and quality of life for humans and animals around the world. Unfortunately, we may not have access to them much

Controlling Antimicrobial Resistance – Our Call to the Media

This press release covers our plea to the media to step up to their role in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

Careers in Veterinary Medicine – Part 3

Learn more about the roles and responsibilities of a veterinarian with this addition to our video series.