Fleas and Your Pet

Fleas are endemic to most of the places throughout the world, including here in Ontario. While thankfully fleas are not active in the outdoor environment during the winter months, your pet can easily become infested with fleas if they frequent the outdoors in spring, summer, and fall without and preventative medication protecting them. If you suspect your pet has fleas, please feel free to give out clinic a call and book an appointment with us so our experienced veterinarians may effectively treat your pet and household environment. Does Natural Flea Prevention/Treatment Work? Unfortunately, there is no highly effective natural flea…

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What Is Feline Leukemia Virus?

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is the second leading cause of death in cats, the viral disease unfortunately kills 85% of persistently infected felines within three years of diagnosis. The virus often causes anemia and lymphoma and since the disease suppresses the immune system, it also predisposes cats to deadly infections. There is some good news however, about 70% of cats who encounter the virus are able to resist infection or eliminate the virus on their own. Transmission Feline leukemia only infects cats, FeLV is passed from one cat to another through saliva, blood, urine and feces. The virus thankfully only…

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Common Houseplants That Are Toxic to Your Pets

A cozy home full of beautiful blooming plants is wonderful sight to many of us, but to our younger furry companions such a luscious indoor garden could be a risky scene. Don’t worry, this article won’t make you chose between your four legged or four leaved friends as generally, mature cats and dogs will not munch on toxic house plants – so its safe to keep them around. However, much younger puppies and kittens who can’t seem to keep their gnawing teeth off anything in the house might act otherwise. It is recommended that when you are puppy/kitten proofing your…

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