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Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices December 2013 At the recent North American Veterinary Conference held in Florida, Dr. John Symes spoke about pet food and the impact of gluten. The question he raised was whether expensive pet food provided high quality nutrition. The answer will surprise you. He thinks that many of the ingredients are unnatural…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices Victoria’s Welsh Society: The Long Reach of the Welsh What have Hong Kong, Patagonia, Oslo, and Victoria have in common? They all have Welsh Societies! There are almost 500 societies worldwide and they include choirs, language groups, and dance clubs, from Arizona and Australia to Zimbabwe. Canada alone has 43 societies…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices September 2013 Loss and Grieving Three of our longer term clients passed away recently. They were wonderful people and will always be in our memory and a special part of our company’s history. They also made me think of the loss and grieving process in more depth. Grieving has five stages. …
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices August 2013 www.veterinaryassistantlearningcenter.com This new website is designed to help veterinary assistants find the education they need. The following is a sample of the first lesson of Veterinary Assistant 1 – Becoming a Veterinary Assistant. Your Role at the Hospital The attitude and abilities of the veterinary staff can make or…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices July 2013 Taking your dog or cat on the road this summer? It consists mainly of preparation, but add in a little common sense and you’ve got all you need for a great trip. Here are some thoughts on what to include. If you are crossing the border into the United…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices May 2013 The Changing Landscape of Home Care Last month, the Canadian Home Care Association, which is considered the voice for Home Care in Canada, released the 2013 ‘Portraits of Home Care in Canada’ report. Released every five years, this extensive report is a reflection of how critical home care is…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices May 2013 An indoor cat cannot be hit by a car, be chewed by a dog, be poisoned by garden chemicals, or pick up a fatal viral disease from a stray cat. Despite these benefits, many people are hesitant to restrict their cats to an indoor environment. They worry that…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices April 2013 When Only You Will Do Last article we looked at some best practices for family dynamics and planning for care of aging parents. And typically what can happen during that planning process is the parent declines outside help in favour of your help! Declining assistance outside of the family…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices April 2013 Darla, a sweet 7-year-old Pit Bull had been coming in to see us for Veterinary Neuronal Adjustment (VNA) (back treatments) on her arthritic spine every three months to maintain her mobility. Last fall, we added a session of frequency-specific low level laser (FSLLL) following a VNA adjustment. She did…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices March 2013 Are You New to Aging Parents? Many of us are now starting to encounter the demands of ‘Aging Parents’. We love our parents of course, but we are busy at work, busy at home, busy with kids, busy, busy, busy. And when aging parents need help, they…