Scratching is a normal cat behaviour. It allows cats to mark their territory visually and with scent. Scratching assists cats with nail conditioning and whole body scratching, as well as…

Every October, we start our fundraising campaign to raise money for the Farley Foundation. Don’t know what the Farley Foundation is? The Farley Foundation was established by the Ontario Veterinary…

You may not know it, but there are several items commonly found around the house that are toxic to cats and dogs. Below is a brief summary of some of…

The holidays are quickly approaching. We are all busy shopping, decorating and visiting loved ones. I’m sure, as you wander through the Oshawa and Whitby shopping malls, the last thing on your…

SEPTEMBER IS ANIMAL PAIN AWARENESS MONTH “Because their pain is our pain” Pain comes in many forms: Surgical, arthritis, hip dysplasia, just to name a few. Acute pain is obvious…

Providing good health care, especially preventive health care, can allow your cats to have longer, more comfortable lives. However, this cannot happen unless they see the veterinarian for needed care….

WHAT IS REHABILIATION? Rehabilitation is how we refer to physiotherapy for pets. The term physiotherapy is not used when referring to pets, as physiotherapy is a “protected” human term, thus…

As the Easter Holiday approaches, it is always a good time to review possible hazards that may be around for your pet. Please remember that pets are very curious & like…

1. If your pet has not had their pre-anesthetic blood work done yet, this will be the first thing that is performed. Pre-anesthetic blood work is used to assess your…
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…