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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 »

• 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 »

• Protecting your dog’s paws in hot temperatures

  August 28, 2012

    Summer temperatures mean hot pavement, and this can be troublesome to your dog’s paws.  Running on hard pavement can be tough on feet too.  To decide if the pavement is safe for your dog to walk on, test the temperature with your own bare feet, if it is too hot for your feet, don’t let your dog risk blisters and burns on his pads by walking or running on it. After your pet has … Read More »

• Pets and Pools

  June 23, 2012

  Many of our canine companions love to swim – in pools, streams, and lakes.  What do we need to think about to keep them safe? Ensure that swimming pools are fenced in for safety, and don’t let Fido have access to the pool unsupervised.  Teach your dog where the stairs are so he can get out safely.  Consider putting a visual cue on the fence behind the steps, so that he can easily see the … Read More »

• Checklist for a Healthy Cat

  September 28, 2011

  Cats make some of the most wonderful, affectionate and loyal companions. If you’ve already adopted a cat, or plan to do so in the future, there are a number of things to consider in order to ensure that your feline is happy and healthy.  Here is a list of things to keep an eye on from your Ontario vet. Fur:  Your kitty’s coat should be fluffy, shiny and free of matting or bare spots. Eyes: … Read More »