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The pandemic puppy craze is creating a veterinary crisis

Veterinarians are at a crisis point, with a dire staffing shortage leading to fatal consequences for pets. A serious problem before COVID-19 has been amplified by the pandemic puppy craze, say Canadian industry experts.Bailey Gladwin says the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph refused to admit her dog Odie when her referring emergency…

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Trudeau says pandemic restrictions shouldn’t be eased until case counts are ‘way down’

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged provinces Tuesday to maintain strict public health measures until COVID-19 case counts are much lower than they are now — so that Canadians can enjoy a “one-dose summer.”Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a news conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)Prime…

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