Maritime vets help animals in Ecuador

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Veterinary and staff from around Atlantic Canada recently got back from Ecuador where they spayed and neutered hundreds of pets. Vet staff work on a dog in Ecuador. (Courtesy: Alyson Howard) “It’s incredible. The locals were super welcoming, they were just so appreciative of us coming down,” said Alyson Howard, a registered vet technician in Fredericton. “They would have to normally wait months to have veterinary care and they do have a local clinic where some local veterinarians will come, but it’s not on a regular basis at all,” Howard said. Veterinary care can be difficult to obtain in Ecuador.…

Record number of registrants for annual Steps for Pets Walkathon – PembinaValleyOnline.com

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Not only was the weather ideal for Saturday’s Steps for Pets Walkathon in Morden, but it also drew a record number of registrants. One of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Pembina Valley Humane Society, the Walkathon drew over 60 individual registrants. “I can say for sure that this has been a record-breaking year when it comes to registrants for the Steps for Pets Walkathon,” said the PVHS’s Holly Thorne. “And we’ve been doing this for a long time, but we’ve never had this many individual registrants. We had over 60 of them this year, and they all…

Dublin Pride: tens of thousands march through city to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights

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O’Connell street was at the center of the celebrations, with thousands marching among a carnival of flags, banners and feathers. The parade started at noon as the spectacle of color spread through the capital, passing the Custom House and making its way across the River Liffey towards Merrion Square, where a full-day festival was planned. Adoring the LGBTQ+ colors, people marching from every age and background were cheered on by a huge crowd watching from the sidelines. Celebrating his first Pride with his family, Vicky Halton was joined by his wife Niamh, four-year-old son Jamie and work colleagues. “It’s so…

Sask. Indigenous woman creates Pet Treaty Cards

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It was on a drive with her sister that Joaney Starblanket got the idea that changed her life for the better, a little over a month ago. Starblanket said her sister thought it would be funny if pets had their own treaty cards. “I thought to myself, why not,” she told CTV News. That “why not” then became a few quick edits on Canva, then a template, then one for her own cat, ‘Goober,’ and Starblanket said it blew her sister away during their next visit. She shared it with her coworkers in Yorkton, who told her that she had…

Aberdeen Dog Photography Housewarming Offer

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After many (many!) months of waiting, we have finally sold our house near Durham and are now living back in Aberdeen, after a 15 year absence!. We haven’t moved in to the new house quite yet – everything seems to happen with all the haste of a glacier moving through syrup… However, I’m now up and running in Grampian, offering the same services as before – tip -top dog and family photography ready to be turned into stunning art for your walls. Bad jokes are all part of the service too. The Hairy Dog website has had a bit of…

How many hours a day do dogs sleep? Average sleep for puppies, seniors

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Is there anything cuter than a sleeping puppy? You look over from the table and there they are, man’s best friend sleeping amid the chaos of your household. They may even be dreaming about you. It’s a swoon-worthy sight, but new pet owners may not know if their dog is sleeping too much, or too little. USA TODAY asked a veterinarian about everything you need to know when it comes to sleep for our furry friends. How many hours a day do dogs sleep? Most dogs sleep about half the day, says veterinarian Nicole Savageau. That’s about 12-14 hours. This…

Free wellness checks for pets will be offered in St. Catharines

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Pet parents will be allowed to bring their dogs and cats in for a free wellness check in St. Catharines. The Niagara SPCA Mobile Wellness Unit will be offering health checks at Pet Valu locations over the next few weeks. Registered Veterinary Technicians and staff from the SPCA will be on hand to talk about nutrition, flea and tick solutions and other pet health concerns. Each clinic is available on a first come first serve, drop-in basis, and each pet that visits the clinic will receive a coupon for a free dog wash at the host Pet Value store. The…

Veterinary Imaging Market : Envisioning $2.65 Billion by 2026 at 6.3% CAGR, Report Reveals

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the Veterinary Imaging Market by Product Type (Instruments, Reagents, and Others), Animal Type (Companion Animals, Large Animals, and Other Animals), Application (Orthopedics & Traumatology, Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology, and Other Applications), and End User (Clinics & Hospitals, Reference Labs, and Other End Users): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2019–2026. According to the report, the global veterinary imaging industry garnered $1.62 billion in 2018and is projected to reach $2.65 billion by 2026registration a CAGR of 6.3% from 2019 to 2026. The Veterinary Imaging Market involves the use of diagnostic imaging modalities such as X-rays, ultrasound, MRI, CT scans, and others to…