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There’s plenty to share and learn when it comes to our pets. Our blogs are meant to both educate & entertain.

Diabetes

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...

Toxic/Dangerous Fall Plants

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....

Core Vaccines

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...

The Dangerous New Tapeworm in Ontario

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...

Heartworm

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...

The Importance of Dental Radiographs

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...

Roundworm Infection

May 14, 2019 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Pet Care

Roundworms are one of the most common intestinal parasites of cats and dogs. They are parasites that reside in the small intestine and are contagious through contact with infected feces. Life Cycle Eggs are passed through the feces of a dog or cat with roundworm. The...

Dental Procedures

Mar 13, 2019 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care

Dental surgeries make up a large component of our everyday procedures here at Close Veterinary Clinic. Did you know that dental disease is the most common infectious disease in Canada? Approximately 85% of pets over one year of age show signs of dental...

Ticks and Fleas

Feb 12, 2019 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care

Ticks and fleas are a growing concern in Southern Ontario. With owners traveling to warmer climates with their pets and the changing migration habits of tick laden wildlife, we are seeing increased numbers of these pests. Ticks and fleas are both classified as...

Weight Loss

Jan 1, 2019 | Cats, Dogs, Pet Care, Weight Loss

With the start of January around the corner, people often use the New Year as a time to begin their weight loss journey. It’s not too late to start your pet’s weight loss journey as well. When you look at your pet from above, do you see an “hourglass” shape? Can you...