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Experiences in Nutrition: Miranda’s Story
Miranda is one of our AHT’s (Animal Health Technologist), like all veterinary team members her responsibilities at Full Circle Veterinary Alternatives are varied. Some mornings she is an anaesthetist, in the evening she may be checking your pet out after a hospital visit, or teaching you to perform at home procedures like subcutaneous fluid therapy […]
Read MoreRaw Feeding and Dental Health
Most people that switch to raw food or use bones, backs or necks for their dogs chew toys report whiter teeth and better breath. While the tooth crown is clean all may not be well elsewhere in the mouth. A recent study of wild dog dentition showed that 41% of this antelope eating population suffered […]
Read MoreValentine’s Day Special Dinner
Happy Valentine’s Day! At Full Circle Veterinary Alternatives, we know you want to do something really special for your furry friends this Valentine’s. After all who is your best friend? Dr. Bishop asked Hilary Watson to formulate a special East Coast dinner for our pets. With a little help from Chef Blaze, the recipe was […]
Read MoreBorn Fluffy: oreo’s Weight Loss Success
We adopted Oreo from my sister seven years ago. She really is fluffy with soft silky black fur, but she has also always been that special brand of fluffy. The padding under her skin making her seem more like a stuffed animal then a real live cat. Combined with her sweet disposition, it was easy […]
Read MoreIs it really ok to have a Winter Weight?
It is January in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and already this year we have had a lot of snow and ice. For many of us at Full Circle Vet that means that our four legged family members haven’t gotten nearly the amount of outdoor activity that they enjoy during warmer months. If it is the same […]
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