by Close Vet Clinic | Mar 29, 2022 | Cats, Dental, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Parasites, Pet Care, Pet Tips, Wellness
Ticks and fleas are a growing concern in Southern Ontario and for its residing animals. Ticks and fleas are both classified as ectoparasites, which means that they live outside of the body. They seek warmth within the fur of animals and feed on their blood. Owners...
by Close Vet Clinic | Jan 28, 2022 | Cats, Dental, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Nutrition, Pet Care, Pet Tips, Surgical, Wellness
Dental health in pets is just as important as it is in people. Poor dental health can result in a multitude of issues, which is why we offer free dental examinations all year round to all patients (including new ones)! Most people visit the dentist regularly and we...
by Close Vet Clinic | Feb 2, 2021 | Cats, Dental, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Tips, Surgical
Dental health in pets is just as important as it is in people. Poor dental health can result in a multitude of issues, which is why we offer free dental examinations to all patients (including new ones)! Most people visit the dentist regularly and we want to encourage...
by Close Vet Clinic | Nov 2, 2020 | Cats, Dental, Dogs, Pet Care, Surgical
For young puppies and kittens, clients are often given the choice whether or not they would like to proceed with optional items. These optional items include: pre-anesthetic bloodwork, coagulation profile, IV fluids and microchipping. Outlined below are brief...
by Close Vet Clinic | Jan 29, 2020 | Cats, Dental, Disease and Symptoms, Pet Care
Tooth resorption affects 20-60% of all cats, its cause is unknown and it is very painful. Tooth resorption occurs when cells called odontoclasts destroy the roots of a tooth by resorbing the enamel and as the condition progresses, it destroys more of the tooth...