Dr. Amy’s Animal Corner: Back to School Blues

Posted on Thursday, September 4th, 2025

Welcome to our monthly blog series, Dr. Amy’s Animal Corner with Dr. Amy Brown, DVM. Dr. Brown is the Facility Veterinarian for the Algonquin College Veterinary Learning Centre & Clinic and is a Professor in the Algonquin College Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Assistant Programs.

Each month, you will get a sneak peek into some of the information our students learn while studying in the Veterinary field, learn more about our Veterinary programs, and get the opportunity to check out the animals that we help facilitate for adoption.

Back to School Blues

As summer winds down and families prepare for the back-to-school season, the change in routine can have a surprising impact on our pets. With quieter homes and reduced attention, many pets experience emotional and physical issues that can lead to visits to the veterinarian. Understanding the most common medical concerns during this transition can help you support your furry friend’s health and well-being.

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Kwey Series returns for Fall 2025

Posted on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025

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Welcome to the latest edition of Kwey, Algonquin College’s Indigenous Language Video Series. Kwey is an Algonquin greeting that means hello. Since the spring of 2024, we have created more than 50 videos sharing words, expressions and phrases in the Anishinàbe Algonquin language, the traditional language of this region.

The videos you will see over the next few months will feature vocabulary and phrases related to the different schools and faculty at Algonquin College. Read more >