Blog: Cat
What lies beneath… the Benefits of Dental Radiographs
There are many signs of dental disease such as tartar, gingivitis, bleeding, not eating. Sometimes your veterinarian can see a tooth that’s loose or that the enamel is damaged. The tricky part is that teeth are like little icebergs and much of the tooth is below the gum line.
Life on Three Legs
When cats sustain traumatic injuries that damage muscles, nerves or bones, the end result is more often than not, a surgical amputation of the leg. These injuries occur most often in young, outdoor cats. Recovery from this procedure is excellent, as the cat’s other legs will gradually strengthen and adapt...
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...
Dental Health Season & Upcoming Events
Thank you to all clients that attended our Puppy and Kitten Course. It was a huge success! You are more than welcome to contact us anytime or book an appointment to go over any aspects of the course in personal detail, especially the nutrition portion. A special thanks to Dr....
