2023-11-30 in General

Intestinal Parasites and Your Pet 

We need to talk about worms. They aren’t a topic most people want to even think about much less talk about, but as a pet owner, you want to protect…
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2023-11-02 in General

Essential Facts About Your Pet’s Diet 

A well-balanced, complete diet is essential throughout your dog or cat’s life. Beyond that, considering the wide range of choices available, how do you decide which pet food is best…
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2023-09-11 in General

Tick-Transmitted Diseases: Important Information to Protect Your Pet

Ticks pose a risk to pets and people in Montreal, and throughout Quebec. These parasites are scary because they do more than just feed on blood: they can transmit serious…
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2023-08-14 in General

Is your pet’s scratching driving you crazy?…Don’t blame your pet!

If your dog or cat is constantly itchy, they just might have allergies. Dogs and cats suffer from allergies just like humans do, but their symptoms tend to be different. Once…
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2023-07-10 in General

Are you ready to roam with Rover or fly with Fido?

You’ve arranged your time off and booked your hotel, but are you fully prepared to travel with your dog? Some vacations are well-suited to include your furry friend, but it’s important to keep…
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2017-01-26 in General

February is Pet Dental Health Month

Several veterinary associations sponsor Pet Dental Health Month every February to raise awareness of the importance of oral health.  Good dental hygiene is just as important for pets as it…
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2017-01-19 in Top 5

Top Five New Year’s Resolutions

The start of a new calendar year can signal a fresh start for pets as well as people. This is a great time for making some changes that can benefit…
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2016-12-07 in Top 5

Top 5 Diet Myths/Misconceptions

Lucky 1. “If your pet has a skin condition, it’s probably a food allergy” Allergy symptoms can mimic the symptoms of other skin disorders. There are a variety of factors…
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2016-06-18 in Top 5

Top 5 Benefits to Vaccinating Your Pets

1. Less Concern for Outdoor Pets Outdoor pets and pets who are socialized with other animals are more susceptible to certain diseases due to contact with foreign bodily fluids. Cats…
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2016-06-17 in Top 5

Top 5 Warning Signs of Dental Disease

Dr Nosotti & Lynx 1. Bad Breath Bad breath is often one of the earliest signs of dental disease. If addressed at the earlier stages, we may be able to…
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2016-06-16 in Top 5

Top 5 Dr. Google Myths

1. “I should let my dog go into heat at least once before spaying her” – A common myth. Studies do show that there is a slight decrease in mammary…
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2016-06-15 in Top 5

Top 5 Ways your pet shows they love you

1. Bunting/Head Rubbing This is a term used in referral to when our feline friends rub their heads and cheeks up against us. What our pet is really doing is…
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2017-12-14 in True or False

Marijuana intoxication in pets is on the rise since its legalization

True Up until recently, marijuana intoxication has seldom been fatal. Second hand smoke can be a potential issue on your pets depending on level of exposure. Deaths are more commonly…
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2017-12-14 in True or False

Compost bins can be dangerous to dogs and cats

True There are numerous reasons not to let your pets snack in the compost bin. However, the decomposing and decaying organic matter has the potential to grow the mold Penicillium crustosum which…
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2017-12-14 in True or False

Feeding pets raw meat diets poses a health risk to humans

True The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stand united in their position (based on very robust…
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2017-12-14 in True or False

The nicotine contained in e-cigarettes is more toxic to cats and dogs than regular cigarettes

True Mild to moderate exposure to nicotine can occur when dogs or cats nibble on a nicotine patch, chew on nicotine gum, consume a cigarette or eat a small amount…
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2017-12-14 in True or False

Zoonotic disease or zoonoses are terms used to describe an infection or disease that can be transmitted from an animal to a human or from a human to an animal

 True There is a large number of infections that can be passed between species, however, simple hygiene and common sense will drastically reduce if not eliminate the risk of zoonotic…
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2017-12-14 in True or False

There are only two basic pigments that determine the color of canines

 True Despite the huge variety in coat color, the two basic pigments that determine the color of canines are eumelanin (black) and phaeomelanin (red).  All different variations in color are…
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2016-11-02 in Videos

Dr Nosotti’s Informational Videos

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