by webmaster admin | Oct 29, 2019 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care
Has your pet recently been diagnosed with diabetes or are you just curious about diabetes in pets? November is National Pet Diabetes Month which makes it the perfect time to educate our clients about daily life with a diabetic pet. What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus... 
by webmaster admin | Oct 1, 2019 | Cats, Dogs, Pet Safety, Toxicity
Outlined below are some common plants your pet may come in contact with during the fall season. Autumn crocus Autumn crocus, otherwise known as Meadow Saffron, is toxic to both cats and dogs. Signs of ingestion may include bloody vomiting, diarrhea and shock.... 
by webmaster admin | Sep 4, 2019 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care
Vaccinating your pet has long been considered one of the easiest ways to help them live a long, healthy life. Vaccination is performed along with an annual examination by one of our licensed veterinarians. Vaccination is a procedure that has risks and benefits that... 
by webmaster admin | May 27, 2019 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Parasites, Pet Care
Echinococcus multilocularis is a tapeworm which, until recently, has not been present in Ontario. The tapeworm’s definitive (i.e. ideal) host is a fox or coyote but, they can also infect domestic dogs. In a recent study from the University of Guelph, researchers found... 
by webmaster admin | May 14, 2019 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care, Surgical
If your pet’s veterinarian has identified dental disease in a prior examination or problematic teeth during their dental examination under general anesthesia, they may request radiographs be taken to help better assess your pet’s oral health. A technician will take... 
by webmaster admin | May 14, 2019 | Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care
Heartworm disease is a serious, progressive disease caused by parasitic worms in the heart, lungs and large blood vessels. Heartworm is atypical in cats and it is difficult to diagnose due to limited amounts of adult worms. Dogs are the natural and preferred hosts of...
