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Fecal Testing, Deworming and a Peace of Mind
Annual fecal testing is a great way to help ensure your pet is free of intestinal parasites. While routine deworming does reduce the chances that your pet has intestinal parasites, not all parasites are covered by these products. With more rescue animals coming into Canada, the number of zoonotic (transmittable to humans) intestinal infections such as Coccidia and […]
Read MoreThe Journey of Adopting
We all know there is no replacing a treasured pet once we have seen them off to the rainbow bridge. And that everyone heals differently. I believe it’s what you do with your time that helps heal. Adopting another animal can take days, weeks, months or even years for some. Only you know when you are ready […]
Read MoreLost and Found
When owners and clients come in telling us they have a missing pet, I’ve always thought it was sad, but I could never imagine how painful that feeling is. I’ve lost a few pets of my own to disease and old age- but those situations always had some closure to them. I always thought euthanizing […]
Read MoreBaylee, Penny and Those Darn Carnassials
In my 17 year career in the Veterinary industry, I have taken a keen interest in oral health. I believe strongly in the prevention of dental disease. Yes, we can scale and polish those teeth in the hospital, and yes, we can extract teeth when dental disease progresses to the point of pain. However, we […]
Read MoreCommon Illnesses in Older Cats
Your cat ages at a much faster pace than we humans do. Annual physical exams when they seem “normal” at home may seem frequent, but when you consider the average lifespan of a cat, one year is a long time for them. Yearly exams are especially important in senior cats, as it gives us your […]
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