Hepatic lipidosis is one of the most common liver disease forms in cats, and can lead to potentially life-threatening consequences for your feline friend. The liver is responsible for numerous vital tasks, including protein synthesis, digestion, body detoxification, metabolism, fat emulsification, producing coagulation factors, and decomposing red blood cells (RBCs). When the liver loses the [...]
While you may wish you could take your pet everywhere, this isn’t always feasible, but boarding your pet is a convenient option when you have to leave your four-legged friend behind. Our Animal Hospital of Stoney Creek team knows how stressful boarding can be for you and your pet, and we provide tips to help [...]
As tick populations spread, Canadian pets and people are more at risk of contracting a serious tick-borne illness. Recent data shows that diseases that were previously rare in Canada are becoming more common, as the black-legged tick and other species expand their habitat. Step 1: Safely remove the tick from your pet If you discover [...]
You collapse into bed, ready for a restful night’s sleep, and all you hear is slurp … slurp … jingle as your itchy pet licks their inflamed paws and shakes their head. It’s enough to drive you mad. While the incessant noises make you crazy, imagine how your itchy pet feels. Battling an itch and [...]
Pets now are living longer because of advances in veterinary medicine and better preventive care. This is wonderful news, but as your pet ages, they may experience cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS), a condition that affects their memory, awareness, responsiveness, and ability to learn. Our Animal Hospital of Stoney Creek team knows how much you love [...]
Southern Ontario is cited as a high-risk area for heartworm disease, and if your dog, cat, or ferret has a pulse, they are at risk for the potentially deadly parasite infection. Our Animal Hospital of Stoney Creek team has a concerted interest in your pet’s heart health, so we are providing information about heartworm disease [...]
To prevent your cat from shredding your upholstered furniture and drapes, you must provide them with adequate available scratching opportunities to help ensure they have a healthy and happy quality of life. When you understand scratching’s purposes and mental health benefits, you can focus on providing suitable places for this healthy and normal feline behavior. [...]
As a responsible pet owner, you must ensure your furry pal’s safety and wellbeing. However, many pet owners are unfamiliar with the many common household items that can be toxic to their four-legged friends. Pets explore their environments with their mouths, which increases their toxin exposure risk. To learn to protect your furry pal from [...]
Although joking about a dog’s “big boned” physique or a cat’s curvy silhouette can be funny, pet obesity is no laughing matter—nor a strictly aesthetic problem. Excess weight—only a few pounds—can make your pet more vulnerable to serious health issues and may ultimately shorten their life. Go beyond skin deep and discover the really big [...]
“A good dog deserves a good bone.” — Ben Jonson, English dramatist and poet While we appreciate the sentiment, we have a bone to pick with Mr. Jonson. Bones and hard chews are not only one of the most common causes for traumatic dental injury in dogs, but they also cause other potentially life-threatening conditions. [...]
