We are so happy to announce that we have won the 2018 Reader’s Choice Award in Mississauga in the category of Best Veterinary Hospitals! This award is very special to us as the voting is done by the community and our clients. We would like to thank every person who took the time to vote, or even took the time to share your experience with someone else. The post 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards Winner! appeared first on Clarkson Village Animal Hospital ..read more

When it comes to our pets, we often think about any “testing” as being related to our pet being sick. Even for us humans, the thought of having our blood drawn can be a little bit frightening, and it is natural for us to feel the same for our pets. However, routine annual bloodwork is essential in helping our pets live long and healthy lives. As our pets age, there can be internal changes that are happening that will not necessarily be accompanied by any physical symptoms. By having routine bloodwork, it creates a “baseline” for our individual pets for our Veterinarians to compare. Annual bloo ..read more

The Sphynx cat is a breed of cat known for its lack of fur. The skin should have the texture of chamois, as it has fine hairs. Whiskers may be present, either whole or broken, or may be entirely absent. They can come in all different colours and patterns, including white, black, red, chocolate, lavender, tabby patterns, tortoiseshell calico and pointed. Whichever colour their skin is, it resembles the colour their fur would be if they had fur. The skin on a sphinx cat has to be kept moisturized with a gentle, scent-free lotion or oil, and they have to be bathed once a week. With the lack of fu ..read more

These days more and more cats and dogs have starting itching, scratching and chewing at themselves,  just like people pets can have environmental and food allergies. They can damage their skin, and keep you and themselves up all night scratching at their itchy skin. Treating allergies is something that takes time. A food change means sticking to the new food without any treats are mistakes for some time to ensure that it’s working. Medications that can be given may start to help the itch but will need to be kept up with. It can seem discouraging when you don’t see immediate help for your ..read more

This month’s rare dog breed is the Transylvanian Hound. The Transylvanian Hound is a scent hound and is an ancient dog breed of Hungary. This breed was historically used for hunting. They are a strong medium sized hound, characterized by its black body with tan and sometimes white markings on the muzzle, chest and extremities, and distinctive tan eyebrow spots. This breed was rescued from extinction by focused breeding efforts in the 20th century. There were formerly two varieties of the breed, tall and short, developed for different kinds of hunting. Only the tall variety survives today. The ..read more

What is a pyometra? Pyometra is the life-threatening infection of the uterus that generally occurs in middle-aged to older female dogs in the six weeks following heat. The hormone progesterone, which primes the uterus for potential pregnancy, does so by causing proliferation of the blood-filled uterine lining and suppressing uterine immune function. It is thus easy during heat for bacteria in the vagina to ascend to the uterus and cause infection. The uterus with pyometra swells dramatically and is filled with pus, bacteria, dead tissue, and toxins. Without treatment, the dog is expected to di ..read more

More than half of pets are overweight or obese. Pet nutrition and weight management are an important factor in overall health. Pets need a balanced diet in order to maintain a healthy weight. A balanced diet is essential for a variety of chronic illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and other types of pain. Overweight pets are more likely to get arthritis due to the weight and stress on the joints. It is important to speak to your veterinarian about your pet’s health and any recommended diets. Pets with illnesses such as diabetes need to be on a specialty diet. Your veterinar ..read more

If you’re looking to add a new four-legged member to your family, why not consider adopting a senior pet? Adopting a pet is always a rewarding experience but adopting a senior pet is extra special. These pets are often overlooked at shelters and rescues due to their age, but they have just as much love to give as a new puppy or kitten! There are many reasons why an older pet can end up in a shelter; their owner died, their family moved and was unable to take the pet with them, the list goes on! Now, these animals want a new family to spend their golden years with. Age is not an imperfection! A ..read more

Do you have an anxious pet? Is your pet trying to tell you something but you aren’t sure what signs to look for? Anxiety doesn’t only occur in humans but can also be recognized in cats and dogs as well. How can I tell if my dog is showing symptoms of stress or anxiety? Some signs in dogs include but are not limited to: Whining Excessive panting Excessive barking Licking paws raw Destructive behaviour (chewing walls, furniture, blankets, shoes, etc…) Shivering/trembling In the worst cases, anxiety can even lead to aggression. Signs in cats include but are not limited to: Excessive grooming ..read more

Having a pet that has gone missing is one of the most traumatic experiences for both you and your best pal. It is always good to know how to go about finding your pet, after they’ve wandered off and how to prevent it from happening again possibly. Whether your pet got scared and ran away, got out of the backyard, or even got stolen, you should always contact any local humane society or animal hospitals and ask if your pet has shown up. Some people will assume they are astray and pick them up. You can use an internet browser to look up the numbers for shelters and clinics near you, or even a ph ..read more