I came across a great blog post written by a veterinarian about what a technician is, so I thought I would share for National Vet Tech Week! Enjoy 🙂 …
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It’s every pet owner’s worst nightmare. A beloved pet needs veterinary care, but the owner can’t afford treatment. For many seniors and people with disabilities, this scenario is a sad…
As the summer approaches many of you may be taking summer holidays. For some, this could include a vacation that includes your furry family. Vacationing could be going to the…
What is a flea? Fleas are blood-sucking ectoparasites. There are 2,200 flea species known in the world today. Only a few of these commonly infest dogs and cats. Fleas are…
Protecting your pets from Heartworm disease in Ontario Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms that live in the heart, and blood vessels that supply…
Overview Lyme disease is caused by a corkscrew-shaped microscopic organism, called Borrelia burgdorferi. This bacterium lives in the gut of the black-legged tick, previously referred to as the deer tick…
Caption: Leo, featured above, is one of our staff member’s dogs. Leo was treated for a leptospirosis infection 2.5 years ago. Leo is an example that even small breed dogs…
DENTAL HOMECARE OPTIONS Dental homecare is an essential aspect in maintaining the best preventative healthcare for your pet. Studies have shown that over 85% of dogs and cats over 1…
What is periodontal (dental) disease? Periodontal disease is a term used to describe inflammation or infection of the tissues surrounding the tooth. Accumulation of tartar and calculus on the teeth…
Unless you are fortunate enough to live in a climate that’s warm all year, you might be wondering what activities you can do with your pet during the colder months. These…
