 Although you won’t find it in the recently released New Canadian Food Guide, poop is indeed a food group in Nature. It will be of no surprise to you, that although natural, it is the cause for illness for our pets and in turn the humans that share their lives. At Abbotsford Animal Hospital, we encounter illnesses related to both direct and indirect feces ingestion almost every day. In the hope to help keep both the bipeds and quadrupeds in your home safe I thought I would share some important and interesting information on Fox Tapeworm.
So, I’m sitting in the Tim Hortons drive through as I watch the following scene unfold.
A parent, the family dog, and 2 children, one in a stroller, are coming to Tim’s for a morning snack. Before going into the restaurant, the parent ties the family dog to a tree on the edge of the parking lot directly behind a parked car. The problem is very simple. I cannot be the only person who sees the inherent dangers the dog has been left in.  I have just come back from a great walk in the woods with Winston and Eevee and I am truly perplexed by the behavior of some dog owners. The same word keeps echoing in my head,
“Why?!?” Why do it? Why go to all the trouble? It makes no sense.  A safe, healthy and happy 2019 to our clients and their fur families with as much joy and love as possible.
Thank you for giving us the privilege to be a part of your lives. ❤ Abbotsford Animal Hospital - Caring for Pets for People in York Region, Aurora, Newmarket, King City, Richmond Hill and the GTA.  When we celebrate the holidays, we often want to make our dogs a part of the festivities. Halloween is no exception. In fact, for some pet parents, the dog’s Halloween costume is as important as their own. However, for all the fun that may come along with this time of year, it’s not always a positive experience for dogs.
With these reminders, we hope it will be a happy and fun Halloween night for both you and your pooch:  Recently, the Canadian and American food and drug associations have put out warnings about some of the newest and most effective tick and flea preventative medications. What this tells me as a veterinarian is that our regulatory bodies are working hard to ensure the medications that we use are as safe and effective as possible. However, nothing comes from nothing. Many of the medications that we use can be considered poisons. Our job as health care providers is to weigh the benefit against the risk.
 Keep your furry friends healthy and happy this fall!
Ahhh, Fall! This time of year means football, crisp air, colorful foliage and even, depending on where you live, a little bit of snow. It’s a great time to get outside with your pet; for a dog, there’s nothing like a romp in the leaves, while for cats, midday sunbeams have never felt better as the days get shorter and the nights get colder. When it comes to keeping your pet healthy and helping them enjoy fall to the fullest, there are some things to keep in mind. Read on for our top fall pet tips.  If you have any questions or concerns, you can always visit or call us – we want to ensure the health and well-being of your pets. Abbotsford Animal Hospital - Caring for Pets for People in York Region, Aurora, Newmarket, King City, Richmond Hill and the GTA. Take Your Cat to the Vet Day - Purr-fect Tips to Reduce Cat Stress During Veterinarian Visits22/8/2018
 The struggle is real—taking your cat to the vet can be a stressful, traumatic event for both you and your pet. If you’ve ever felt more than a little frazzled dragging Fluffy to and from the clinic, you’re not alone. According to Bayer Veterinary Healthcare, 58% of cat parents say their cat hates going to the veterinarian—and some even go so far as avoiding veterinary care altogether because of the stress.
For those of you who need all the help, you can get to fight that carrier barrier, there are strategies you can use to simplify the process. In honor of Take Your Cat to the Vet Day, we’re sharing some purr-fect tips to help reduce pet—and pet owner—stress before, during and after each visit to your veterinary clinic. |
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