Full disclosure – by Dr. Enid Stiles  Things in veterinary medicine are changing and at an incredibly fast pace. The days of veterinarians like James Herriot are in many ways behind us. Don’t get me wrong. Being a vet is still everything I hoped and dreamed it would be. But gone are the days for most of us where we …

Evolving Medicine – by Andrea Bates, certified A.H.T., Sherwood Park Animal Hospital  Medicine, whether human or veterinary, is an ever-evolving science. We certainly know more today than we did just 50 years ago, and we’ll certainly know even more in another 50 years! Does that mean that the way medicine was practiced back then is anything to be ashamed of? Of …

Winter chills and fairs – by Dr. Amanda Glew  With our return to the True White North- we had a little shock with the minuses we’ve been having after leaving a rainforest. So, what better way than to leap in? For the 2nd year in a row, the Timberlea Veterinary Clinic decided to sponsor a family dog sledding event for …

The dogs of Bali – by Dr. Amanda Glew  When travelling in foreign countries, sometimes the most upsetting thing is the state of the animals. I have found that travelling in warmer countries, we seem to see more – I know they are there in developed countries as well, but somehow because ¾ of the time it is colder, we …

Christmas trees for the birds – by Dr. Amanda Glew  When I was talking to a friend who had moved to the Eastern Township area to purchase a tree farm, I thought it would be a great idea to sell trees as a fundraiser for Le Nichoir Wild Bird Rehabilitation Centre.  So we did – I aptly called it Feather Trees, but was quickly corrected …

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! MDB loves the holiday season because this is when our bloggers get to “Paw It Forward” and help rescues that mean a lot to us! Where The Money Comes From Our generous advertisers! The folks you see in the sidebar on the right hand side of this page – AND in the …

Pinning Miss Daisy – Dr. Amanda Glew  In September  of this year, during a very busy Spay/neuter clinic that we hold on Sundays at the Timberlea Veterinary Clinic, I was asked to look at a found cat. This little kitten, named Daisy by the people who brought her in, was limping on her right hind leg, and had an obvious …

Nat here!   In 2011, I was surprised to learn from one of MDB’s bloggers,  Shelly, that there was an amazing chimpanzee sanctuary here in Montreal (with Jane Goodall as a personal friend to the place, you KNOW it has to be amazing).   We were permitted a private tour with Founder/Director Gloria Grow. This past November,  I had to chance to visit …

Deblocking male cats and other mammals – by Dr. Amanda Glew  The other day we had a male cat come in with the typical complaint of constipation. This is usually an indication of a urinary blockage- where crystals and mucous form a plug. The male cat’s penis is very small diameter, so that it blocks, and as a result the …

Fostering dogs – by Dr. Amanda Glew I love the fostering system. I think it is the best way to adopt a dog- the foster family can tell you about the dog, if they are good with cats, are they house trained, can they walk off leash, are they good with people. I think a good foster family should expose …