by Kelvin Liu | Jun 29, 2022 | Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Safety, Pet Tips, Wellness
Heat stroke and thermal injuries are a common concern for dog owners in the warm summer months. Unlike humans, dogs do not have the ability to “sweat” to relieve heat through their skin. Instead, they release heat in the form of panting and can also relieve heat...
by Kelvin Liu | 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 Kelvin Liu | 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 Kelvin Liu | Dec 31, 2021 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Tips, Surgical, Wellness
As there are more and more pet owners around the country, pet health insurance is a frequently discussed topic in veterinary medicine with most people asking, is it really worth it? As most people know, before you decide to adopt a pet it is very important to consider...
by Kelvin Liu | Nov 29, 2021 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Tips, Surgical, Wellness
Heart murmurs and heart arrhythmias are commonly confused for the same medical condition. In this article we would like to distinguish the difference between the two and discuss what they are in more detail. To start, some basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiac...
by Kelvin Liu | Oct 27, 2021 | Cats, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Tips, Wellness
Trimming your pets nails on a continual basis is an important part of their health care and wellness. There are a few reasons nail trims should be completed routinely. Keeping the nails as short as possible will not only increase the comfort of your pet, but it will...
