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Here are some tips and tricks I’ve tried to minimize damage to the furniture without harming Peaches (the cat) in any way.

Like anyone you would find in a vet clinic I have always had a love for animals though I was not always sure I wanted a career with them.

Sometimes when it comes to our animals we often think with our hearts and not our heads, which is very easy to do when it comes to pet ownership.

We have received several calls from concerned owners regarding an investigation into a possible link between certain diets and a form of canine heart disease.

During August and September, we are focusing on pet nutrition. Choosing the right diet for your pet can be overwhelming and confusing. 

The team at Mission Ridge Animal Hospital wants to help you be prepared with a list of items that would be great additions to your pet first aid kit!

Many of our reptile companions can appreciate some time outdoors during the summer months, but over-heating, parasites and predation, are all things to be aware of.

A few years ago, we were visiting a rancher friend of ours. On a tour of the barn, we came across an abandoned 3-week old kitten, who was later named Darryl. 

Echinococcus multi-locularis is a tapeworm that has become more prevalent over the last few years in Alberta. There are no early symptoms and can go unnoticed for years

Bats are the main source of rabies in Alberta, though skunks, raccoons, and foxes are also common carriers in Canada. 

I have been practicing acupuncture for approximately two years now. It has been a wonderful tool to add to general veterinary practice to help my patients. 

Tmperatures are getting warmer, spring is just around the corner. Here are five helpful tips that can help you and your pet to stay safe this spring.