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Veterinarians in P.E.I. raise alarm over New Brunswick's plan to shut down provincial lab
Prince Edward Island veterinarians are raising concerns about New Brunswick’s decision to phase out public veterinary services , including its provincial lab, warning the move could affect public safety and animal welfare across Atlantic Canada.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-veterinarians-raise-alarm-nb-shutting-down-provincial-lab-9.7143202?cmp=rss
Tiny 28-Inch Pony Is Now thriving After Being so Sick He Couldn't Stand

Pickle the 9-month-old Shetland Pony was found critically ill after the nonprofit World Horse Welfare responded to an animal welfare call.

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The product upsell they lay on at the vet these days is exhausting. It's so apparent that they want the commission on a product, which makes it hard to feel like they actually value your pet and its health.

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Provincial veterinarians' union opposes cuts as agriculture minister doubles down
Organizations that represent provincial veterinarians spoke out against the cuts to the public veterinary service, saying their members are concerned for public safety and animal welfare. The minister of agriculture told reporters Thursday that the veterinary system needed to "adapt."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/provincial-veterinary-service-union-oppose-cuts-9.7135312?cmp=rss
New Elephant Ambulance Marks Inaugural Rescue, Bringing 27-year-old to Hospital with Leg Injury

Wildlife SOS recently debuted their pachyderm paramedics aboard the Elephant Ambulance to save an overworked elephant.

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Diseased Rhino Recovers After Florida Zoo Team Surprise Locals with Pioneering Veterinary Tactics

They came up with a "ridiculous idea" to corral the wild animal, earn its trust as if it were a horse or dog, and administer eye drops.

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