Many reports are saying ticks are coming back with a bang. Before, about 50% of Nova Scotia was at high risk for Lyme disease, this year’s estimate is 95%.

Ticks are an epidemic in Nova Scotia, Canada. The numbers are on the rise, making the risk of tick bites an unfortunate part of spending time outdoors.

More and more, animals are needing orthopedic surgery to help correct issues that arise during their lifetime.

We all want a cuddly, warm friend to come home to, but responsibilities and costs require us to properly take care of our pets.

When adopting a pet there are multiple things to consider – breed, sex, coat color, name, diet. There is one thing that’s frequently over looked and that is pet insurance.

My clients know their cat is fat. Some of them even know it can mean arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes.

Tick season is being extended as the weather is still warm and there is little snow and frost. 

The 4Dx Plus Test, from Idexx Reference Laboratories, is a blood test that can be run at Bedford South Veterinary Hospital. 

About Leptospirosis. Lepto can be found anywhere! Lepto is spread through urine from infected animals.