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If you have been following the news in the last few months, it is likely that you have heard about the outbreak of measles in North America that is believed to have started at Disneyland in California. Measles is a viral disease of children that was almost completely eliminated through...

Why We Vaccinate

If you have been following the news in the last few months, it is likely that you have heard about the outbreak of measles in North America that is believed to have started at Disneyland in California. Measles is a viral disease of children that was almost completely eliminated through...

Tapeworms – FAQs

How do pets get tapeworms? A tapeworm segment is a packet of eggs that a pet eats by accident when it is eating something else. The “something else” is an intermediate host for the tapeworm. There are two kinds of tapeworm, with different hosts. One kind lives in the gut...

How Old Is Your Cat In Human Years?

by Morinville Veterinary Clinic

Important Information on Senior Cats

Indoor cats live to be 15 – 18 years old. It is possible for cats to live to be 20 or more. Cats are consider middle aged at 7-9 years old and are senior at 10 years old. Old age is not a disease. With age some diseases become more likely.