Chedoke

Poisoning Emergencies

While we don’t want to think about it, accidental poisonings in pets sometimes happen. Dogs and cats can get into any number of things around the house, or on a walk, often before we have a chance to stop them. Insecticides, pesticides, rat poison, drugs, plants, and even certain foods are just a few of the things that can be […]

Cat Health Dog Health

Keeping those teeth clean

As pet owners, we are always striving to provide the best care for our four- legged children. We take them to the doctor when they are sick, feed them the food we feel is the best and give them unconditional love. Let’s talk about the health of your pet’s teeth. Is there an odour? Are they discoloured? Are they crowded? […]

Cat Health Dog Health

Senior blood work and why

It seems like it was just yesterday when you brought your little ball of fluff home to become a part of the family. This could have been when they were just 8 weeks old or, if you were lucky to find them when they were older. Regardless of when your pet became a part of your life, you have always […]

Exotic Pet Health

Guinea Pig

If you are looking for a small companion for your child instead of dog or a cat, you might consider a guinea pig. They are entertaining, teach children pet care responsibilities, and are less likely to be squeezed, like a hamster, by tiny unknowing hands. Even though they are tiny and cute, there are things that you need to know […]

Cat Health

Cat Vaccines

My kitten was vaccinated at 6 weeks. I was told I didn’t have to have them vaccinated again. Is this so? Any vaccines that are given to a kitten before 7 weeks are considered a temporary vaccine, as the kitten may still be nursing and the antibodies in the mother’s milk may not make the vaccine as effective. It is […]

Dog Health

Puppy Vaccines

My puppy was vaccinated at 6 weeks. I was told I didn’t have to have them vaccinated again. Is this so? Any vaccines that are given to a puppy before 7 weeks are considered a temporary vaccine, as the puppy may still be nursing, which means that the antibodies in the mother’s milk may not make the vaccine as effective. […]

Dog Health

Tick Info

Spring is in the air! The flowers are finally popping out full of colour. Trees are budding and ticks are emerging looking for their next meal. What is a tick? Other than the fact that they are a creepy eight-legged cousin of a spider, they can carry different diseases that can affect both you and your pet. These diseases include […]