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Lower-Stress Techniques to Get Your Cat in their Carrier
Aug 22 2022
Cats receive far less medical care than dogs, and one of the most frequently cited barriers to vet visits is difficulty getting cats into their carrier. Cats often distrust, dislike,…
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Pets and COVID-19: Questions and Answers
Mar 31 2020
The past few weeks have brought much change into our lives and resulted in a great deal of uncertainty, including about our pets – who many of us are suddenly…
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Cats and lilies – there is NO safe level of exposure
Mar 22 2019
Our final Pet Poison Prevention week article is about lilies- one of the most dangerous toxins that cats can be exposed to. Almost every kind of lily is lethal to…
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Garlic, onions, chives and leeks – delicious to us, toxic to our pets
Mar 21 2019
Onions, garlic, chives, and leeks may be the basis of many culinary masterpieces. but today’s Pet Poison Prevention Week article explains why this “fearsome foursome” is bad news for cats…
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Grapes, raisins & currants are toxic to dogs
Mar 20 2019
Pet Poison Prevention Week continues, and today’s focus is grapes, raisins, and currants, which can cause kidney failure and even death in dogs. That includes oatmeal raisin cookies, cinnamon raisin…
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Human Pain Medications are Toxic to Cats and Dogs
Mar 19 2019
Today’s Pet Poison Prevention Week article is about human pain medications…and why you should NEVER give them to your pets! Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications like Aleve (naproxen), Advil (ibuprofen), Aspirin (ASA),…
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Easter and Dogs – Remember Chocolate is Toxic!
Mar 18 2019
This week is Poison Prevention week, so we will be sharing important information about different pet toxins all week long. Easter is just around the corner with all of its…
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Casper and Lucky are looking for a home!
Mar 07 2019
Casper and Lucky are now ready for adoption! These two sweet cats came into our care when their owner Stanley passed away suddenly last month. Stanley was a long time…
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It’s World Spay Day…let’s learn about laparoscopic spays!
Feb 27 2019
It’s World Spay Day! Did you know that we were the 2nd clinic in Toronto to offer laparoscopic spays for dogs and cats, and we see patients from across the…
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Managing Diabetes in Cats and Dogs
Nov 14 2018
Today is World Diabetes Day! Did you know that diabetes is actually quite a common condition in dogs and cats? Read on to learn how to help prevent your pet…
