Blog: pet safety
RABIES WARNING!
December 7, 2015 Additional information for the public & veterinarians: OMAFRA Rabies in Ontario website: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/inspection/ahw/rabies.htm Prepared by: Maureen Anderson, Lead Veterinarian – Animal Health & Welfare, OMAFRA maureen.e.c.anderson@ontario.ca
Intestinal Parasite (Fecal) Testing
Most intestinal parasites are worms. They live in your pet’s body, growing to adulthood in the intestinal tract. Three of the most common types of intestinal parasite in dogs are Roundworms, Hookworms, and Whipworms. While not all parasites can be passed to humans it is better to be cautious. Parasites...
Holiday Hazards by Dr. Maegan Melillo
Halloween is now over and with it being December all of the stores have their Christmas music playing on repeat. This can only mean that we are headed into the season of Christmas parties, family gatherings, snow and cold weather. This also means that we are headed into a season...
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,...
