Poor air quality dangerous for pets, too As hazy skies caused by wildfires continue compromise air quality in parts of Canada, veterinarians are advised to remind pet owners how we can keep pets safe. » Read more

Tick vigilance helps squash spread of disease Educating clients on when, where, and how to inspect their pets for ticks plays a significant role in minimizing the spread of vector-borne disease across Canada. » Read more

Cutest pets on Parliament Hill crowned A dog, a cat, and a silken chicken have been named the inaugural winners of the Canadian Animal Health Institute’s (CAHI’s) “Cutest Pets on Parliament Hill” contest. » Read more

Farm animal health enhanced via digital offering Ensuring Canada’s farm animal-serving veterinary professionals have access to the most recent information and tools is the driving force behind CommuniVET’s latest launch. » Read more

Today’s Feature

Terrifying ticks and where to find them Canada has, and is forecasted to continue to, experience significant changes to its climate. These climatic changes have impacted many different facets of our lives, and non-vertebrate animals have not been immune to these shifts. While it is easy to generalize these changes, the most important aspects are prolonged periods of warm temperatures and increased humidity, as these conditions can support the survival, reproduction, and activity of Ixodes spp. ticks. » Read more

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