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Not all dogs can withstand cold temperatures and, contrary to popular belief, even northern breeds can suffer from health problems at temperatures that drop below freezing.

It’s a little-known reality that with the good weather, comes outdoor activity, dryer terrain, harder ground, beach romping, and the injuries that can go with those things. 

Understanding what your Veterinarian is saying at the time of the exam is going to make for a better treatment experience for you and your pet.

Here at Van Isle Veterinary Hospital, we’ve seen a few unlucky patients in critical distress, requiring immediate, emergency surgery after ingesting large amounts of beet pulp. 

Ah, summer… we are in the full peak of summer here in the Comox Valley and what better way to beat the heat them a frolic at the beach! 

In the past, muzzles were most often associated with aggression. For many owners, this negative association can make muzzling a dog unsettling. 

Unfortunately, sometimes by the time we notice that fleas are a problem, they are very hard to get rid of! Prevention is always better than treatment

There are many reasons for amputation including irreparable trauma, infection, paralysis, severe arthritis, chronic pain or even cancer.

Many of us look forward to camping season, with so many wonderful places to explore on Vancouver Island, and what camping trip would be complete without your best friend

Let’s face it, worms are not a nice thought and nobody enjoys the clean up that can occur in the yard or the house, from a pet with a belly full of these wiggly parasites.

Dental disease is quite common among older cats. Like many diseases, there are degrees of severity ranging from mild tartar build up, to gingivitis and, most severe, stomatitis.

Almost every pet receives an anesthetic at least once in its lifetime. Whether as a puppy or kitten is to be spayed or neutered or later in life due to an injury or illness