Blog: Pet Parasite Prevention
Heartworm: What You Really Need to Know. by S. Longridge, DVM and M. Goulin, RVT
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...
Summer Pet Hazards by Christine Attridge-Hardy
Summertime is a season that we all look forward to. Getting outside and enjoying the sun and the warm weather with our pets is not always as fun as we expect when accidents happen. Here are some common summer dangers to look out for while playing with your best friend,...
Spring Time Dangers for Your Pets
Lots of people like to garden. Especially after a long, cold winter, being outside gardening is wonderful. No wonder our dogs enjoy it, too! Unfortunately, dogs (usually the young and silly), like to chew things that may not be good for them. And there are plenty of things to cause trouble...
How to Check for Ticks
Ticks can be pesky little parasites. In Southern Ontario we live in an area where there are a lot of trails with long tail grass for ticks to hide out in. If your dog spends time outside in areas where ticks like to hang out, a tick check should be...
