Pets and COVID-19
The best information we have at this time about pets and COVID-19 is in this excellent FAQ from the Veterinary Emergency Clinic.
Spring Is Here And So Are Ticks: Protect Your Pets Now
Spring is here. The parasites that seek out your pets are waking up and questing for food in the form of your pet’s blood. Now is the time to test and protect your pets from the dangers of ticks and the diseases they carry.
Spring 2018: Protect Your Dog from the Danger of Ticks
It’s been late in arriving but it is spring and spring means the parasites that seek out your dog are waking up and they’re hungry. Now is the time to test and protect your dog from the dangers of ticks and the diseases they carry.
Fat Cat? How to Tell and What to Do
If your feline friend seems a little bit heavier recently, you aren’t alone. We’ve got some guidelines on how to tell if your cat is fat, and what to do about it.
Protect Your Pet: Rabies Update for 2017!
The incidence of rabies in Ontario has increased dramatically since 2015 with 283 cases reported.
Arthritis and Your Pet: What You Can Do
Arthritis is a degeneration of the joints’ shock absorber, the cartilage. Up to 60% of our pets develop arthritis over their lifetimes.
Leptospirosis Vaccine Update 2014
We have written about Leptospirosis in the past, and promised to update you when new information became available. Leptospirosis is a very serious illness that can cause severe liver and kidney disease, and even death, in dogs.
Want your pet to live longer? Book a Dental Exam.
Pets in good dental health live as much as two years longer as pets who don’t receive regular dental care
Leptospirosis: what is it and what can you do?
Please see our updated recommendations on Leptospirosis here: Leptospirosis is a very serious disease that can cause severe liver and kidney disease in dogs. In the worst cases it is fatal. The bacteria that causes the disease is spread in the urine of infected raccoons and skunks. It likes to live in stagnant water. With Toronto’s large…
Seasonal Allergies in your Pet
It’s spring. The trees and flowers are blooming. Is your nose runny? Are your eyes itchy? You may notice that your pet is experiencing similar discomfort. It’s allergy season! Inhaled allergies, such as those caused by the proliferation of pollen in the spring can cause symptoms in both dogs and cats. Dogs Most dogs experience…
Canine Papilloma Virus
Dogs are very social beings. They greet one another with kisses, tussel and play. They are happy (usually) to share toys and water bowls. This is a lovely way to go through life but it can let certain diseases spread quickly through a group. Canine Papilloma Virus (warts) is one such disease. The virus spreads easily…
It’s Pet Dental Month
February is Pet Dental Month. Veterinarians promote dental health for their patients all year round but every February we get together and make an effort to bring oral care to the front of every pet owner’s mind. Dental disease is the number one medical issue affecting our cats and dogs. It often goes unnoticed until…