Archives: Pet Care

• MyVetstore

  October 10, 2018

  Now you can enjoy the benefits of home delivery of your pet’s Veterinarian-Approved products and diets, as well as a wide range of non-prescription items. We trust you will enjoy the ease of buying products for your pets on-line and the convenience of having them delivered right to your home. Discounts are available on Royal Canin and Hill’s diets when you set up an auto order! Click on this link to let us know that … Read More »

• It’s tick time!

  March 10, 2017

  Remember that ticks are out and looking for a host anytime the temperature is above 4 degrees Celcius. We have excellent tick prevention products available to protect your dog from March until November.

• Jerky Treats and Easter Lilies – Double Trouble

  April 2, 2015

  It has come to our attention that there are reports of dogs getting sick (kidney failure) from jerky treats which are made in the USA.  At this time we recommend avoiding all jerky type treats until the causative agent has been identified and manufacturers can assure us that their products are safe to feed. Lilies are popular flowers, especially in the spring time.  They are profoundly toxic to cats and it would be safest to … Read More »

• It’s nearly Tick Season…

  March 12, 2015

  It has been a record-breaking February!  What a deep freeze we have had.  It’s hard to believe that in a few short weeks, the temperature will be above the freezing mark and we will have to think about things like ticks. Every spring there is a “bloom” or increase in tick numbers seen in Ontario. We saw an incredible number of ticks on dogs in the spring of 2013 and 2014, and expect to see more … Read More »

• Thank You for a Fantastic Farley Month!

  November 4, 2014

  All of us at Golf Glen Vet Clinic would like to send a big Thank You to our wonderful clients – thanks to your generosity and the clinic matching your donations, we are proud to donate $3000 to the Farley Foundation! For more information on this fantastic program, please go to http://farleyfoundation.org/ Thank you!

• Can my dog get poison ivy?

  August 5, 2014

  This is a common question!  No, dogs don’t get an itchy rash from poison ivy the way we humans do because their fur protects their skin.  They may get a rash on their nose or have an allergic reaction to the poison ivy, but this is not common.  It is, however, possible for your dog to get some of the oil from the poison ivy leaves on their fur, and then transfer that oil to your skin, leaving … Read More »

• Hot cars can be deadly…

  June 16, 2014

  Summer is almost officially here!  Please be careful with furry friends in vehicles: Never leave your pet in a parked car on a warm summer day. Within minutes, the temperature inside the car can reach a scorching 120 degrees. Extreme temperatures can cause heatstroke, which may kill or seriously injure your dog or cat. Signs of heatstroke include: Hard panting and difficulty breathing Vomiting Rapid heart rate If you suspect that your pet has heatstroke, see your … Read More »

• Heartworm Season is Here!

  May 22, 2014

  We are excited about the warmer weather and all the opportunities for outdoor activity that spring and summer bring.   We would like to remind our clients that dogs should start on heartworm prevention on June 1 and get their monthly dose of prevention right up until November 1.   While you are in the clinic, speak to one of our friendly staff about tick and flea prevention as well.  Clients with cats who go outside should … Read More »

• Lily Toxicity

  April 15, 2014

  We would like to remind our clients that lilies are toxic to cats, even if just a small amount is ingested.  Some examples of lilies include the Easter lily, tiger lily, rubrum lily, and Japanese show lily, as is the common daylily.  The peace lily is not toxic, as it is not a true lily.  Symptoms include vomiting and drooling within a short time of ingestion and kidney failure within 5 days.  Tragically, lily ingestion … Read More »

• Dog Bite Prevention

  March 24, 2014

  Dog bites are a serious and largely preventable problem.  Most victims are children, with 5-9 year olds being the age group that accounts for the majority of bites. Bites are more common in the summer, in the afternoon, and in someone’s home as opposed to in a park. In addition, the chance of being bitten is increased in multi-dog households. How can we minimize the chance of someone being bitten by a dog?  Never leave … Read More »