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The Fraser Valley Humane Society was first formed in the summer of 1999, when the Fraser Valley (BC, Canada) was put on flood alert. With the cooperation of veterinary facilities…
By Dr. I Elizabeth Borgmann. Should your dog go to day care? Well, it depends. If you have a large group of friends with canine companions that regularly walk together…
By Kendall De Menech. Skullster, Skulliwag, The Man, Skullinkster, Skulls, Buddy, Skulligan Man, or just plain Skully. He comes to all these names. This little Boston Terrier/Chihuahua cross is such…
Healthy teeth and gums are essential for a cat’s overall health. Sometimes, the only thing standing in the way of a happy, adoptable cat is bad teeth. Recently, the shelter…
By Dr. I Elizabeth Borgmann. You are probably wondering why your vet is recommending or requiring dental radiographs on your pet when they undergo a veterinary dental procedure. You’re probably…
By Dr. I. Elizabeth Borgmann. Vaccines and vaccination of both people and pets has become a highly charged and controversial subject. As we have been able to control infectious disease,…
By Kendall De Menech. I would guess that 95% of my animal clients are canine. Maybe slightly less, I have not done the count. But this summer a male mallard…
Elizabeth’s Wildlife Center was established in 1986, and became a non-profit organization in 1999. Elizabeth Melnick, founder and primary caregiver of the Center, is a qualified registered nurse and wildlife…
By Dr. I. Elizabeth Borgmann. Let’s face it. None of us who own dogs will escape the inevitable ingestion of some undesirable item by our dogs at some point in…