The first time we met Einstein, she was presented to us by her owner with a eye lesion. An examination showed an abscess behind the lense that was being treated with traditional medication to no apparent success. Without a different treatment, she would likely lose her eye. Our team of doctors reached out to colleagues […]
With spring well and truly sprung and daylight hours getting longer, pet owners are encountering their worst fear in neighbourhood parks all over the city – skunks. For anyone who’s pet has ever had a run in with the scary end of a skunk, you will know I’m not exaggerating when I say there’s few […]
What do I do with an injured bird? It’s one of the most common calls vet clinics get, that unfortunately, few vets can treat. Birds are quite a specialized field. Add into that equation any number of diseases or parasites they could be carrying into a clinic and you have a bit of a conundrum. […]
As the year draws to a close many of us reflect on the year that was. It’s been a year of political ups and downs, a year of leaps in science and humanity, of the continued rise of our soon-to-be-tech-overlord Elon Musk. Locally one story has continually warmed our hearts as the year has rolled […]
Yes, it’s a familiar headline around Christmas, and for good reason. Pets given as a gift often don’t work out, the proof being seen in spiking animal surrenders in shelters across the globe in the weeks after the holidays. Not only do unwanted pets ‘gifted’ to friends or relatives put added strain on shelters […]
With the cold weather truly settling in for the winter season, here are a few helpful tips to make sure both your pets and neighbourhood wildlife get through the long winter ahead in one piece. Lets start with Think and Thump! The warmth from your car is appealing to a lot of creatures trying to […]
November is Adopt a Senior Month, and rescues everywhere are highlighting all of their amazing older animals looking for homes to keep them warm and loved right until the end. It’s a terrible reality how many older animals end up in shelters, left behind or picked up for a range of heart-breaking reasons. […]
Pets and the Holidays… Yes, Halloween season is upon us and just in case you hadn’t read enough articles about how to keep your pets safe in the holidays, I’m going to put in my two cents as well! Firstly let’s go over the obvious: – NO chocolate for your pets (unless you want […]
We ended last post by promising to go over internal parasites are worms and protozoa (like giardia). They can cause severe disease in puppies and kittens, or diarrhea in adults when present in heavy numbers. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) a healthy adult can carry a heavy burden and not show any clinical signs, […]
We’re excited to offer some promotions to our family of clients in April. Springtime is a busy time for pet owners, and a great time to come in for boosting vaccines for the summer, getting your pet ready to travel for the holidays and last but by no means least, starting that flea and worm […]