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There’s plenty to share and learn when it comes to our pets. Our blogs are meant to both educate & entertain.

Arthritis in Dogs

Aug 2, 2021 | Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Tips, Wellness

Arthritis is a condition involving inflammation of one or more joints. Arthritis comes from the Greek work “arthro” meaning “joint” and “itis” meaning inflammation. There are many causes of arthritis in pets. In most cases with arthritis, it is a progressive...

Feline Vaccines

Jul 2, 2021 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Pet Care, Pet Safety, Pet Tips, Vaccines, Wellness

A vaccine is a medical product that stimulates an animal’s immune system to produce antibodies (also known as immunity) to a specific disease, protecting the animal from that disease or lessening its severity if he/she were to ever be exposed to it during their...

Canine Vaccines

Jun 1, 2021 | Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Safety, Pet Tips, Surgical, Vaccines

A vaccine is a medical product that stimulates an animal's immune system to produce antibodies (also known as immunity) to a specific disease, protecting the animal from that disease or lessening it’s severity if he/she were to ever be exposed to it during their...

Canine Heartworm Infection

May 2, 2021 | Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Parasites, Pet Care, Pet Safety, Pet Tips

Heartworm infection can become a life threatening illness very quickly if not rapidly diagnosed, it is arguably one of the most important parasites to protect dogs against. According to statistics, approximately 100 000 cases of heartworm are reported annually within...

All Things Ticks and Fleas!

Apr 2, 2021 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Parasites, Pet Care, Pet Safety, Pet Tips

Ticks and fleas are a growing concern in Southern Ontario and for its residing animals. Ticks and fleas are both classified as ectoparasites, which means that they live outside of the body. They seek warmth within the fur of animals and feed on their blood....

The Risks of Obesity in Pets

Mar 2, 2021 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Tips, Weight Loss

Obesity is defined as an excess accumulation of body fat. It can often be difficult to identify if your pet is overweight due to the fact that it occurs gradually and over time. If you are used to seeing your pet everyday, noticing these slow changes may be innocently...

The Importance of Dentistry

Feb 2, 2021 | Cats, Dental, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Tips, Surgical

Dental health in pets is just as important as it is in people. Poor dental health can result in a multitude of issues, which is why we offer free dental examinations to all patients (including new ones)! Most people visit the dentist regularly and we want to encourage...

Winter Hazards

Jan 2, 2021 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Safety, Pet Tips, Toxicity

Antifreeze: The chemical compound in antifreeze that is responsible for toxicity in pets is known as ethylene glycol, an odorless but sweet tasting liquid that is commonly used in most households, especially during the cold winter months. The most common way that pets...

The Benefit of Optional Items for Spay/Neuter Procedures

Nov 2, 2020 | Cats, Dental, Dogs, Pet Care, Surgical

For young puppies and kittens, clients are often given the choice whether or not they would like to proceed with optional items. These optional items include: pre-anesthetic bloodwork, coagulation profile, IV fluids and microchipping. Outlined below are brief...

Canine Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Disease)

Sep 28, 2020 | Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care

What is Cushing’s disease? Cushing’s disease is the symptoms caused by the body being exposed to elevated cortisol for an extended period of time. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands, which are located near both kidneys. The pituitary gland in the brain signals...