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• How to give your Pet a Pill

  January 13, 2014

  Some dogs and cats will eat anything and everything—including their medications. However, most cats and many dogs are reluctant to gobble down pills and capsules, especially if they’re large, require chewing, or taste/smell bad to them. Sometimes your veterinarian will prescribe flavoured chewable medications, but that is not always available. The following are a few tricks on how to give your dog his or her medication: Try mixing your pet’s medication into his meal. If … Read More »

• Health Concerns with Overweight Pets

  July 22, 2013

            What affects people can also deeply affect your pet’s health. Weight gain is no different. Overweight cats are becoming much more common and are seen more often in veterinary practice. Overweight dogs run into the same health risks so it is essential that all pet owners be made aware of  them. Some of the more common medical issues we see and how they affect your pet are as follows:  Diabetes Mellitus        Extra weight … Read More »

• Wellness Testing: Why it’s important to do routine laboratory tests on your Pet

  February 14, 2013

  Your cat and dog can’t tell you how they are feeling. You play an important role in helping your Veterinary Team at Golf Glen Veterinary Clinic uncover disease early, to help your pet live a long and healthy life. In many cases (especially with cats), it can be difficult to recognize signs of illness at home. Annual checkups allow us to examine your pet and ask you questions that help us determine if your pet … 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 »