Blog: Health
Coyote Tapeworm
Once again Canadian journalists are talking about coyote tapeworms and the risks they pose to pets and their owners. Many people are worried and have been contacting Clappison Animal Hospital for more information. In the Northern Hemisphere the “coyote tapeworm” is Echinococcus multilocularis. The problem is that the definitive hosts, red foxes...
Heartworm Treatment
By Dr Jennifer Merry BSc(Agr) DVM Spring is here – which means soon we will begin testing Ontario dogs for heartworm. The blood test is taken 6 months after the last possible date of exposure the year before. In this area, that means April 15. Due to a large selection...
Heartworm – What You Really Need to Know
Seriously…do we even have heartworm in Ontario? Unfortunately, we do. There are several hundred cases in Canada each year, with the bulk of them (about 70-75%) being in Ontario – that means over 150 cases within 100 miles of Clappison Animal Hospital were reported in 2014. Don’t forget, these are...
How to Pick your Perfect Puppy
Some consider cross-bred dogs to potentially be healthier – this could save...
