NANAIMO – The Island Veterinary Hospital in Nanaimo is currently providing tender, love and care for a two-year old Wirehaired Pointer. The dog known as Molly, arrived on Saturday following an incident on Gabriola Island. Molly is the hospital’s top priority and is being attended to several times a day. Veterinarian Brent Crutchfield says Molly [...]

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Heat Stroke A quick visit to the swimming pool, the local creek, or the ocean helps us stay cool during the “dog days” of summer.  But what about our canine companions – how do we keep them cool?   The owner was frantic. Just an hour before, her Lhasa Apso, Gizmo was playing in the [...]

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Mankind has at least always and hopefully will always care for all the animals on the planet. From the pooch on the chair to the penguin that may have suffered an oil spill in the ocean. The need for the veterinary technician continues, as every vet requires one.   The studies are not as intense [...]

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