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Echinococcus multilocularis tapeworm can infect dogs and their owners, and is more widespread than first thought. read more
Six Ontario veterinarians are honoured for their extraordinary contributions to the veterinary profession. read more
In October 2018, hundreds of veterinary clinics across Ontario held charity events for Bravecto Fundraise for Farley Month, raising $265,000. read more
On Dec. 1, 2018, as part of the Federal Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance and Use in Canada, Health Canada implemented changes to the Prescription Drug List that affect access to, and oversight of, antimicrobials used in animals. read more
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
SafePet foster caregivers provide food, shelter for pets while victims at risk of abuse find safety. read more
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
Dog owners can help stop the spread of the disease by reporting ticks they find on their pets. read more
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
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
Dr. Gwen Jeun provides tips to help pet owners prevent, identify and treat ticks and Lyme disease. read more
These inspiring veterinarians are making exceptional contributions to veterinary medicine, animal welfare and their communities. read more
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
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 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
With minimum wage in Ontario increasing in January 2018, many practice owners have questions about how to best navigate the change. read more
On Oct. 1, the Farley Foundation kicks off its largest annual fundraising campaign to help low-income pet owners in Ontario. read more
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 has reached a milestone by subsidizing the cost of veterinary care for its 8,000th pet. read more
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
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
The system Ayala Sher created is a model for other cities. read more
Can medicinal marijuana be used for pets? Learn more about the differences and legalities. read more
That's Cat For website helps shed light on your cat's quirky behaviour. read more
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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
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
OVMA President Dr. Christine Coghlan offers five valuable tips to keep your pets safe this holiday weekend read more
Number of rabies cases in Hamilton and surrounding areas rises to nearly 80 since December with more cases expected. read more
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
Dr. Kasia Sulima was nominated by her clients and colleagues for her exceptional patient care, leadership and community service. read more
With rabies cases on the rise, here are the answers to some common questions about rabies. read more
Quebec passes animal welfare legislation that aims to better protect animals. read more
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
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
Veterinarians now working as part of specialized teams on rural Ontario farms read more
The OVMA Practice Dashboard is a FREE monthly reporting tool for members measuring your practices revenue, active clients, and invoices. read more
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
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
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