Cold Water and Late-Season Swims: A Victoria Guide for Dog Owners

Victoria’s mild autumn air hides how fast the water cools. A dog that swam comfortably in August is entering considerably colder water in October, often on a pleasant afternoon that gives the owner no reason to think twi

FIP in Cats: What Victoria Owners Should Know, and What Has Changed

Feline infectious peritonitis develops when a common and usually harmless feline coronavirus mutates inside an individual cat. It is not caught from another cat as FIP itself. The classic picture is a young cat with a fl

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction in Burnside: When “He’s Just Old” Deserves a Second Look

Canine cognitive dysfunction is an age-related brain change in senior dogs, not simple old age. Watch for the DISHAA signs: disorientation, altered interaction, reversed sleep-wake cycles, house-soiling, changed activity

Flea Allergy Dermatitis in Dogs and Cats: A Summer Guide for Victoria Pet Owners

Flea allergy dermatitis is an itchy skin reaction caused by an allergy to flea saliva, and it is one of the most common summer skin problems seen in Victoria dogs and cats. Even a single flea bite can trigger intense itc

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