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Why Do Dogs Mount Other Dogs?

  Funny thing occurred on the weekend.  My family and I were visiting my parents and we both have dogs.  They have played and tangled together for 4 years now as my dog is now 4 going on 5.  Anyhow, my golden retriever started mounting my parents Labrador retriever.  Mom…

Dog wrapped in Christmas lights

Pet Holiday Safety

With the jingle jangle and the bustling of Christmas preparations coming way too fast again this year, sometimes we forget about our pets and the hazards that may be associated with this festive and stressful time of year. The decorations, including tinsel, ribbon, ornaments, electrical cords, and the list goes…

Dog wearing a Santa hat

OSCAR Fund Awareness

The OSCAR fund was created by the Van Isle Veterinary Hospital in Courtenay, BC who is one of our sister clinics, in honor of their very own clinic cat Oscar. OSCAR stands for Offering Subsidized Care for Animal Recovery, and was launched in 2012. The reason that the Van Isle team created the fund…