by kelvin liu | Apr 2, 2021 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Parasites, Pet Care, Pet Safety, Pet Tips
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....
by kelvin liu | Mar 2, 2021 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Tips, Weight Loss
Obesity is defined as an excess accumulation of body fat. It can often be difficult to identify if your pet is overweight due to the fact that it occurs gradually and over time. If you are used to seeing your pet everyday, noticing these slow changes may be innocently...
by kelvin liu | 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 kelvin liu | Jan 2, 2021 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Safety, Pet Tips, Toxicity
Antifreeze: The chemical compound in antifreeze that is responsible for toxicity in pets is known as ethylene glycol, an odorless but sweet tasting liquid that is commonly used in most households, especially during the cold winter months. The most common way that pets...
by kelvin liu | Jul 28, 2020 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Pet Care, Pet Tips
What is Hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormone and a subsequent increase in metabolic rate. This disease is common in older cats. Although the thyroid gland enlarges in hyperthyroidism, it is usually a benign or...
by kelvin liu | Jun 26, 2020 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Tips
What is a blood glucose curve? A blood glucose curve involves regular measurements of blood glucose throughout the period of one day to monitor glucose trends prior to and following insulin administration. The curve will indicate the patient’s peak blood glucose...