Rapport News
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Aug 01 2019
Immunization Awareness Month
Vaccines are one of the greatest medical discoveries – they fundamentally changed modern medicine. Starting with the smallpox vaccine in the 18th century, more than 20 vaccines have been developed…
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Jul 25 2019
Remote Communities and Veterinary Care
When your pet needs routine care, such as a wellness check, vaccinations, or deworming, or is ill or injured, you call your veterinary clinic, make an appointment, and hop into…
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Jul 17 2019
Rabies Risks
While cases of rabies in domestic pets and humans are rare in Canada, and in North America overall, the risk of rabies remains. Tragically, we are reminded of this by…
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Jul 11 2019
World Snake Day!
Snakes! The word can evoke feelings of fear or intrigue, or maybe even thoughts of Harry Potter and Slytherin House! Whatever it invokes, July 11th is World Snake Day –…
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Jul 04 2019
World Zoonoses Day
Did you know that July 6th is World Zoonoses Day? Maybe “zoonoses” is not a word in your everyday conversations, but it is something you should know about! What does…
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Jun 27 2019
Camping with Your Dog
Nothing says summer like a family camping trip! The great outdoors, campfires, s’mores, and starlit skies! As National Camping Month comes to a close, why not plan a camping trip…
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Jun 20 2019
Fireworks!
As Independence Day and Canada Day approach, it’s time to buy fireworks or plan which fireworks display to attend! While fireworks are entertaining for people, for pets, they can be…
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Jun 13 2019
Take Your Dog to Work Day
Don’t be surprised if you see some four-legged puppers in your workplace next Friday – it’s Pet Sitter International’s Take Your Dog to Work Day®! Initiated 20 years ago by…
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Jun 06 2019
World Pet Memorial Day
This Sunday marks World Pet Memorial Day. This is a time to reflect on, remember, and celebrate the lives of the pets we have lost. The loss of a pet…
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May 30 2019
June is Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month
It’s kitten season once again, meaning shelters are starting to fill up with cats and kittens in need of a forever home. June marks “Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month,” an awareness campaign to…