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Contents 4 Bunny Love 11 P et Me! Spotlight: Advanced Care Animal Hospital 12 The Essence of Emotions 14 Cardiovascular Disease in Small Animals 18 M y dog’s on a grain-free diet, so it can’t be food allergies, right? 19 Rescue Me... What is a Rescue? 22 Kitten Season 27 P et Me! Spotlight: Cinema Veterinary Centre 28 Bruiser 30 Directory for All Things Pets
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Welcome Spring! The days become a bit longer as we inch away from the cold rainy nights of winter. With the spring, for those of us involved in pet rescue, comes kitten and puppy season, the busiest time of the year. Kittens, with and without their mothers, will pour into shelters and rescues everywhere. I will work tirelessly alongside my fellow rescuers and exhaust every effort to find homes for each new kitten and puppy. There will be tears of joy for those we are able to find homes for and sadness shed for those we are not able to help. In the end, we will be exhausted and our touts to “please spay and neuter” will flow from our lips as naturally as the word hello. Exhausting, joyful, rewarding and sometimes heartbreaking, but without fail, kitten and puppy season returns faithfully every year. Many bunnies find their way to shelters and rescues during the spring season as well. In this issue, Dani Caouette will discuss the rewards and requirements for having a pet rabbit when she takes an in-depth look at rabbit behavior, needs, and shares how you can be the best rabbit pet parent you can be. Remember, pets are not toys! They are a lifelong family commitment! We always welcome your comments and suggestions. Thank you for the wonderful emails and kind support. Thank you for reading!
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