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Farley Foundation fundraising helps save life of Stratford woman's guide dog

Had it not been for the money collected through the Farley Foundation’s annual Fundraise for Farley Month, a Stratford woman could have lost her guide dog, Thor. read more
'I don't want other women to feel stuck': Program helps victims of abuse find care for pets

SafePet foster caregivers provide food, shelter for pets while victims at risk of abuse find safety. read more
SafePet program helps keep pets safe while victims of abuse seek help

OVMA started the SafePet program in 2003 to help women leave abusive partners by providing temporary housing and care for their pets. For more information about SafePet, visit ovma.org/pet-owners/safepet-program. read more
Canadian scientists track Lyme disease threat

Dog owners can help stop the spread of the disease by reporting ticks they find on their pets. read more
You are what you eat, and the same is true for your pet

Nutrition is one of the most important factors when it comes to maintaining optimal health for your pet. Veterinarian Dr. Christine Coghlan provides tips to help pet owners improve their pet's diet. read more
Got a Pet? Get a Vet! contest kicks off

The Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, the Ontario SPCA and participating SPCAs and Humane Societies across Canada are encouraging pet owners to establish a relationship with a veterinarian—if you’ve Got a Pet? Get a Vet! read more
Ticks and Lyme disease: keeping pets safe and healthy

OVMA President Dr. Gwen Jeun provides tips to help pet owners prevent, identify and treat ticks and Lyme disease. read more
OVMA announces 2018 award winners

These inspiring veterinarians are making exceptional contributions to veterinary medicine, animal welfare and their communities. read more
OVMA launches first pet insurance program designed and backed by Ontario’s veterinarians

The Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), in partnership with Petline Insurance Company, is launching the first pet insurance program designed and backed by Ontario’s veterinarians. read more
First Canadian cases of canine influenza confirmed in Ontario

Two dogs in southwestern Ontario have tested positive for a strain of canine influenza in what health officials are calling the virus's first known incursion into Canada. read more
Veterinarians warn of risks marijuana poses to pets

Veterinarians say they’re seeing an increasing number of dogs sickened after ingesting marijuana, and are warning pet owners to take care as legalization looms. read more
Changes to Ontario's minimum wage: what it means for veterinarians

With minimum wage in Ontario increasing in January 2018, many practice owners have questions about how to best navigate the change. read more
Bravecto Fundraise for Farley Month helps sick and injured pets

On Oct. 1, the Farley Foundation kicks off its largest annual fundraising campaign to help low-income pet owners in Ontario. read more
How to protect yourself from the growing risk of Lyme disease

Just half of Toronto was in a risk area in 2016, but this year the risk area blankets nearly the entire city. read more
The Farley Foundation helps its 8,000th pet

The Farley Foundation has reached a milestone by subsidizing the cost of veterinary care for its 8,000th pet. read more
2017 Got a Pet? Get a Vet! contest winner announced

Mountain View Veterinary Hospital in Langley, B.C., is the winner of the 2017 Got a Pet? Get a Vet! contest, capturing more than 5,000 public votes. read more
CVO announces new telemedicine rules

The College of Veterinarians of Ontario announces that veterinarians will be able to begin assessing patients without necessarily having to attend a farm or client's home, or having that client attend their clinic or hospital. read more
Ottawa woman honoured for creating foster network for pets of abused women

The system Ayala Sher created is a model for other cities. read more
Medicinal use of marijuana for pets

Can medicinal marijuana be used for pets? Learn more about the differences and legalities. read more
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Feline specialists help decode your cat's behaviour

That's Cat For website helps shed light on your cat's quirky behaviour. read more
Response to Skyway Animal Hospital video

View OVMA's statement. Download Document
Dr. Dale Scott

Veterinarian rides 300 km in support of pets in need

On Sept. 22 and 23, Dr. Dale Scott, of Scott Veterinary Services, will cycle 300 kilometres from his Mindemoya, Ont., home to the Mattawa Ecology Centre to raise funds and awareness for the Farley Foundation. read more
Cat with rabies bites man near Hamilton, Ont.

A man is undergoing treatment after being bitten by a stray cat with rabies in Hamilton, ON. There have now been more than 173 cases of raccoon-strain rabies in the area since December 2015. read more
Five tips for long weekend pet care

OVMA President Dr. Christine Coghlan offers five valuable tips to keep your pets safe this holiday weekend read more
Confirmed rabies cases rising - are your animals vaccinated?

Number of rabies cases in Hamilton and surrounding areas rises to nearly 80 since December with more cases expected. read more
Rabies in Ontario: new cases in 2015/16

New cases include 42 new raccoon rabies cases since December 2015, plus 15 new cases in skunks and one in a cow. Prevention is the best medicine. read more
Innisfil veterinarian wins OVMA Rising Star Award

Dr. Kasia Sulima was nominated by her clients and colleagues for her exceptional patient care, leadership and community service. read more
Rabies Q & A: prevention is the best medicine

With rabies cases on the rise, here are the answers to some common questions about rabies. read more
Quebec defines animals as 'sentient beings' in new legislation

Quebec passes animal welfare legislation that aims to better protect animals. read more
Rabid raccoon highlights importance of vaccinating pets

The discovery of the first case of rabies in a raccoon in 10 years serves as an important reminder for pet owners to vaccinate their pets against the disease. read more
Got a Pet? Get a Vet! campaign receives award

OVMA partnered with the Ontario SPCA on the Got a Pet, Get a Vet campaign to promote the importance of establishing a relationship with a veterinarian. "The Summit Communicator of the Year Award" was given to the OSPCA for conceptualizing the Got a Pet? Get a Vet! campaign. read more
New team approach working for rural vets

Veterinarians now working as part of specialized teams on rural Ontario farms read more
Get your free monthly practice report!

The OVMA Practice Dashboard is a FREE monthly reporting tool for members measuring your practices revenue, active clients, and invoices. read more
Cosmetic ear cropping banned by B.C. veterinarians

Dog owners and breeders will no longer be able to get their animals' ears cropped by veterinarians after the College of Veterinarians of B.C. voted to ban the cosmetic procedure. read more
Changes to OVMA Member Service: SafePet Program

The SafePet Program is a joint program designed by OVMA, the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses (OAITH), and Action ontarienne contre la violence faite aux femmes (AOcVF) and is administered by Ontario’s Violence Against Women (VAW) Shelters. read more
Rabies Response Information update for Veterinarians

Rabies Response Plan in Ontario Download Document

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