Checking in on 2023’s veterinary trends that ALL animal guardians should know about.

What kind of relationship are you looking for with your future veterinarian? Do you want a family doctor for your pet, or would you rather more of a walk-in clinic approach? Both are perfectly reasonable choices, but they each come with a very different experience and set of expectations.

This is a hot topic even though I don’t think that it should be.  Why should exploring traditional and non-traditional therapies be so controversial?  Why does it feel like there is a divide between eastern and western medicine?  And why is no one comfortable talking about all of this? Let’s dig in….

Did you know, that your veterinary team doesn’t think that you need to be embarrassed?  And that we would like for you to feel that you can talk to us about your concerns, without fear or judgement?

Muzzles can and should be the next widely accepted functional fashion trend in the dog world.

It has been one year since COVID-19 made headlines, and our local community started to feel the effects of a global pandemic and public health crisis. Words like “unprecedented”, “social distancing”, and “return to normalcy” became more widely used than ever before. Every social and business sector has been affected, and in that regard, veterinary medicine is like all the rest.  However, there have been some unexpected challenges that we have encountered, and a few that we expect to encounter soon.

Making and Changing History in Veterinary Medicine. This is my “why.”  My purpose.  My path. And really putting this into words became so important for me, especially when deciding that becoming a practice owner was my next big step in forging my path.

With the ever-expanding world of dog and cat rescue groups, choosing a reputable rescue can be challenging.  It is not a decision we wish you to take lightly, especially when making decisions regarding the addition of a new family member to your home.  Taking a moment to ask yourself a few key questions before moving ahead with a particular rescue, may ensure a smooth adoption process and a lifetime of success with your new dog or cat.

How does one go about socializing a new puppy or kitten, when social distancing is the norm? How do I know if now is the right time to adopt?

If there’s one thing I love most about cats, it’s that you really have to earn it with them.  

Veterinarians across the country, including veterinary cardiologists were starting to notice more cases of DCM in their practices that fell outside the scope  of genetic predictability.  As the veterinary profession collectively wondered what could be causing the spike in DCM cases, a common denominator was found: An unusually high number of patients affected by DCM, were also being fed a grain-free diet.

I would like to challenge other veterinary practices in Manitoba, and throughout Canada, to develop and launch their own Employer Supported Volunteer Program.

If there were a place in Winnipeg that was doing AMAZING work for stray, abandoned and surrendered dogs, would you want to know about it?

There are many threats to our resilience in the context of veterinary medicine, but it doesn’t have to be that way.  There are a few key areas of your life that you can prioritize to help you actively practice resilience in your professional and personal life.

Pets live in the moment, and they teach us to do the same. 

How many spays and neuters can a group of volunteers do on their volunteer “Spaycation?” Read more to find out!

The human-animal bond is not reserved for those of elevated social status.  We are not in a position to judge who can and cannot have a pet.

Follow me through a three day trek into the northern wilderness of Manitoba, as I care for sled dogs in the Polar Bear Capital of the World

Learn how my artist brain has saved my science brain, and vice versa.