In an era where global conservation efforts are a priority, pet food manufacturers have found a way to make the most out of apples. That’s right – apples. Nearly 16 million tons of apples are processed annually, and the residual pulp has plenty of utility in veterinary diets. However, this has left some pet owners …
I originally wrote this article for GlobalPETS and have reposted it here. You can find the original and many more interesting topics about pet health at: Some of the most popular dog breeds have the highest chances of suffering from skin allergies. So what are the main factors behind this increasing pathology? A pet’s skin …
I originally wrote this article for GlobalPETS and have reposted it here. You can find the original and many more interesting topics about pet health at: Pet food palatability combines flavors, aromas, appearance and consistency. But is one factor more important than another? And what is the role of sucrose and salt? Besides being complete …
There are three things that I love most in this world: Animals Medicine Finding new ways to pay for school abroad Luckily, I’m becoming better at all of these! Some quick background if you are new to my blog – I’m a Canadian veterinary student studying abroad in Croatia. Why Croatia? That’s a great question …
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Usually, a broken bone can be managed. If your cat or dog breaks a leg, bandaging and a cast may be enough to make a full recovery. Even a bird that relies on two legs to support its weight can become temporarily 1-legged while the other leg heals in a bandage. But, what happens when …
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Fiber… Fiber… Fiber. We hear a lot about the importance of fiber in both our health and our pets’. But what is fiber? Why is it important? And most of all, why give fiber to your dog or cat? I was listening to an interesting podcast by the Morris Animal Foundation where they talked about …
We’ve all heard that spaying or neutering your pet can have many advantages. But, if you’re just hearing this for the first time – spaying/neutering decreases the risk of certain cancers developing and prevents territorial behaviour, among other benefits. Here, we’re going to talk about when it’s the best age to spay/neuter. But what if …
Is attending a credible veterinary school and receiving a strong education without completely breaking the bank too much to ask for? Studying abroad can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be a decision that sets you back decades in debt. Beginning your veterinary career is supposed to be full of excitement, but unrealistic expenses …
Making it into vet school is a huge accomplishment — and with the number of applicants increasing each year, it’s becoming more competitive to get into ANY veterinary program. Let alone one in your preferred country.
Sometimes our pets eat things they shouldn’t. Find out what Fiona got into and what it took to save this cat!
