Blog: General

dental-care-pet

Why “Anesthesia-Free” Dentistry is a Thing of the Past

Nothing makes veterinary staff cringe more than hearing a pet owner talk about “anesthesia-free’ dental cleanings. Not only are they potentially dangerous and stressful for your pet, they are also essentially useless. The first piece of knowledge that clients need to know is that A WHITE TOOTH DOES NOT MEAN...

holiday-dangers

Poinsettia Toxicity

We field many “my pet ate this, what do I do?” phone calls over the holidays. One of the main offenders, other than chocolate, is Poinsettias.

arthritis

Managing Arthritis in Pets

Arthritis is one of the most common concerns that we see both our canine and feline patients for. It manifests itself in many different ways from an obvious limp or lameness to a general lack lustre attitude. The following are different strategies that we use to help manage pain in...

weed-blog

Marijuana Toxicity in Dogs

  Marijuana toxicity is a growing issue in the USA, especially in states where its use has become legalized. With that potentially on the horizon in Canada, it is important that pet owners be aware of the signs and side effects of marijuana ingestion in their pets.