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 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 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 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 What drives a dog to eat feces? Is he lacking something in his diet? Is he bored or starving for attention? Is he unhealthy? Coprophagy is the act of eating feces, either one’s own or the feces of another animal. This behaviour is common, so common that every dog…

 Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices February 2013 We feed our cats canned food only (never dry) and they enjoy a little raw meat from time to time. Let’s look at why we do this. A natural diet for cats is three or four mice each day. This diet consists of 75% water, a good chunk of…

 Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices January 2013 Fleas are more than an itchy nuisance for your dog and cat. Fleas play a crucial role in bringing tapeworm to your pets. Here’s how it works… The tapeworm that is transmitted by fleas lives in the dog’s or cat’s intestines. It has mouth suckers and thorn-like hooks to…

 Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices November 2012 Veterinary medicine has ancient roots. In early Roman days, animal caretakers were called souvetaurinarii – the origin of the word veterinarian. Because the only valuable animals were ones that could be eaten or ridden, early medical practice was restricted to horses, cattle, pigs, and sheep. Cats were honored and…

Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices December 2012 For those of you who are taking time during this busy season to read this column, we send wishes for a happy and safe festive season for both you and your four-leggeds. Though the holidays are fraught with potential hazards for your furry kids, you can easily keep them…

Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices October 2012 Cruciate ligament injury is an extremely common orthopedic condition in our canine patients, both large and small. It can be expensive to treat surgically with no assurance of a perfect outcome. The cruciate ligament is a strong band that connects the femur (upper thigh bone) to the tibia below….