Veterinary Health Care

Does my pet need vaccinations every year?

Yes and no. Young Pets: young cats and dogs should start their vaccinations around 2 months of age. They receive a booster every 3-4 weeks until they are 4 months…
I have a senior pet, what should I be concerned about?

There are many concerns with our aging pets, a few examples include; dental disease, mobility, osteoarthritis, obesity, pain management, cardiac and kidney function, deterioration in sight and/or hearing. We are…
Can I get any diseases from my pets?

Not many. Most diseases cannot be transferred from pets to people, however, there are a few. Some of these examples include; rabies, ringworm, sarcoptes (mange) mites, some species of lice,…
How do I know if my pet is sick?

If you are unsure if your pet may be sick, please contact us at 905 892-8000. Some clear symptoms of illness include; loss of appetite, loss of energy, vomiting, diarrhea,…
What should I do if my pet eats something it shouldn’t?

If your pet ate something that might be toxic (a chemical, medication etc.) please call Pet Poison Control at 1-800-213-6680 (a $35 fee applies), and then call us at 905…
Is Heartworm Disease a serious problem?

Unfortunately, Yes. Heartworm disease is frustration as it will not cause an infected dog to show signs of illness until the parasite infection has cause the heart to begin to…
Why should I spay or neuter my pet?

Asides from the obvious problems of unwanted pregnancies, adding to the overpopulation problem, messy heats, and straying dogs, there are a number of very serious, even deadly diseases that can…
Help! What should I feed my pet?

The pet food market is very confusing. Reading labels on bags of food and searching the Internet quickly becomes overwhelming. Often the information that is available is not very reliable.…