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• 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 »

• Holiday Hazards – Part 1

  December 2, 2013

  The holidays are fast approaching!  Whether your celebrations will be big or small, our pets may be exposed to some potential hazards which can be avoided with a little planning and know-how.  Here is a brief list of what is (and isn’t) a hazard. *Silica Gel Packs – found in a variety of products to absorb moisture. Usually will not cause clinical signs, although at high doses can cause diarrhea or possibly a foreign body … Read More »

• Happy Long Weekend!

  August 30, 2013

  All of us at Golf Glen Veterinary Clinic would like to wish our clients a fun and relaxing long weekend with friends and family.  As the summer draws to a close, we have several staff members who are leaving the clinic to start/continue their education.  We would like to bid a fond farewell to them and wish them the best of luck! We would like to remind you that we are here for you and … Read More »

• Dangers of Tinsel in Cats

  December 6, 2012

  With Christmas just around the corner, most of us are thinking about shopping for our loved ones and decorating our Christmas trees with angels, bells, popcorn, lights, and garland. We also enjoy the “sparkle” that tinsel can add, unaware of its potential danger to cats. Cats love to eat things they shouldn’t, and unfortunately tinsel is no exception to the rule. Foreign objects such as tinsel can become lodged in the intestine, causing an obstruction … Read More »

• Feline Upper Respiratory Infections

  November 19, 2012

  Feline upper respiratory infections are highly contagious and all cats are at some risk of exposure. The cats most at risk are those that go outside, those in shelters, and those in contact with many other cats. Very young, very old, and immune suppressed cats are also at increased risk. The two most common infectious agents causing upper respiratory infections in cats are herpes virus and calici virus which together account for about 90% of … Read More »

• Pet Parasites

  November 5, 2012

  Dog and cat owners know the joy that these loving animals bring into our lives. However, it is very important that we as pet owners know how to keep them healthy and parasite free. There are many different parasites that we should be aware of. Some can be transmitted from animal to animal or from animal to human, usually via the fecal-oral route (contaminated food/water is ingested or contaminated fingers are put in the mouth). … Read More »