Blog: Dog

Vaccinations
Vaccines are critical for protecting your dog from many illnesses. They are inexpensive ways to prevent serious diseases. We follow a three-year vaccine protocol which allows us to provide adequate immunity without over-vaccinating. Please contact Cumberland Veterinary Clinic if you have further questions about our vaccine protocol.

Skin Care
Your dog's skin is their largest organ. Healthy skin is an important part of overall health.

Nail Trimming and Ear Cleaning
Nail trimming and ear cleaning are an important part of your dog’s grooming routine. This is a great time to assess the health of yours dogs skin, nails and become aware of any new lumps or injuries.

Tick Control
Ticks are very prevalent in Saskatchewan. The main concern with ticks is the potential for transmitting illnesses, such as Lyme disease. We are lucky in Saskatchewan, as ticks are more of a nuisance than a vector for disease. Of all the ticks in Saskatchewan, about 1% are deer ticks, which...