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Spear grass
Spear grass plants are weeds found in many places in and around Kelowna. Early in spring as the grass is growing it does not pose much of a threat, but as summer approaches and the grass dries out, it can become a hazard to your pet. Spear grass awns have sharp points with fine, hair-like
Swimmer’s Tail
Swimmer’s tail, (also known as “broken wag”, “limber tail”, “cold water tail”) is a very painful condition that can affect any dog that swims for an extended period of time. It is most common in swimming breeds of dogs such as labs. The cause has been associated with overworking the tail creating symptoms of pain
Porcupine Problems?
It can be a prickly situation, but you might find yourself dealing with the sharp realities of a porcupine incident. Do not cut off the quills! This makes removal much more difficult and can often lead to the quill burrowing under the surface of the skin. If you have a very cooperative dog and very
Sick of Ticks?
The Okanagan area is a virtual convention centre for ticks. Learn how to prevent ticks from getting as attached to your pet as you are. A common parasite that we start to see each spring in the Okanagan is the tick. Ticks are present in woody and grassy areas and are indiscriminate parasites. In other
Flea Control
There is no other area of veterinary medicine where more progress has been made in the last ten years than flea control. The products available now are light years ahead of where they were in terms of safety and efficacy. In the Okanagan we have pockets of flea infestation. There is often a burst of
Skunk! Our Recipe for Breathing Easy
If your animal has an encounter with a skunk, it not only effects your own nose but its own as well. Here’s a sure fire way of getting rid of that stench This recipe for getting skunk odour out is supposed to work like a charm. If you are lucky you will never have need