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My name is Dr. Lori Skrypnek and my pet Molly has Addison’s Disease. I adopted her after she had been diagnosed with Addisons disease and was on treatment for one year.

When your pet is sick, doctors often rely on diagnostic tests to know how to proceed with treatment. Often this includes blood, urine, and fecal tests

The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour (AVSAB) has identified that the primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life. 

Brushing your pet’s teeth is a challenge. And while it’s the most effective form of dental disease prevention, it isn’t always a viable option. 

Cats can jump up to six times their length in a single bound! This is thanks to powerful muscles in their back legs and the use of their tails for balance.

We are fortunate that our cold winters mean we have fewer parasites than many other places. However, we still have the most common type of worm that infects pets, the ROUNDWORM.

Kennel cough is a broad term for an infectious bronchitis in dogs.  It is characterized by frequent fits of harsh hacking.

A very common injury I see in practice is an injury to a ligament in the knee. Very active dogs who like to run and chase a toy can tear the ACL in their knee.

Ticks are found in Alberta on tall grasses particularly in the spring time. Ticks can transfer on to dogs and people as they brush through the long grass. 

It is now official — we are allowed to keep chickens in St. Albert! For more information on these requirements, please contact the City of St Albert.

With the early spring we are experiencing here in Alberta, ticks may be emerging early than is typical (mid-April to mid-August is peak tick season).

Our scaly friends like to chow down on some fresh veggies and fruit but some can be toxic or may not give the best nutrition that your reptile needs to survive.