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Emily Edwards, RVT

Registered Veterinary Technician

Emily graduated from the Georgian College Veterinary Technician program in 2019 as a second career path after she found her career as a human massage therapist wasn’t for her. Working with animals definitely is. Emily started as an RVT in an emergency clinic where she quickly learned a multitude of skills. Emily has found that working in general practice is more for her. When Emily is not at work, you will find her spending most of her time with her Cane Corso, Apollo on walks or hikes. Other interests include reading, sewing and riding her motorcycle.

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4DX Testing: A Quick and Powerful Screening Tool for the Health of Your Dog

The 4DX test is a quick blood test that screens for four diseases which affect our dogs: Heartworm, Lyme, Anaplasma and Ehrlichia. Heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitoes and is becoming more prevalent as the climate warms and more dogs (unknowingly infected) are brought into the province from other areas where mosquito borne diseases are widespread. In a few discrete areas within southern Ontario, such as Peterborough County, the prevalence of infection in dogs not on a heartworm preventive can be as high as 5% to 10%.* Local wildlife such as foxes, coyotes and wolves may be infected and be able to spread the disease to our dogs through the mosquito.

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