Ontario residents are no strangers to extremely cold temperatures. Cold weather poses risks to people and pets. Your pet doesn’t understand the many cold weather hazards, and your responsibility is to ensure they stay safe, no matter the temperature. To underscore the importance of protecting your furry friend when the temperature drops, our North Waterloo [...]
Although we can only speculate about the human equivalent of a cat or dog year—whether a year of your pet’s life equals 7 or 70 years—their life span would never be long enough. Dogs and cats live short lives and age much faster than humans—by some measures, a large-breed dog is considered a senior at [...]
Undergoing surgery without being anaesthetized is unimaginable. To keep them pain free and safe, your pet must be anaesthetized for some veterinary procedures such as dental services, diagnostic imaging, and surgery. Our North Waterloo Veterinary Hospital team understands your concern for your pet’s health and safety when they must be anaesthetized, and we want to [...]
Pet weight issues and obesity are at an all-time high. And, as the scale number increases, so does the number of North Waterloo Veterinary Hospital patients presenting with weight-related challenges and life-altering health disorders. Pet obesity’s impact on the companion animal population is devastating—yet completely preventable. Take an honest look at your pet’s condition and [...]
Cats can become bored or depressed if not properly stimulated, and they can develop behavioral problems and health conditions that affect their quality of life. Our North Waterloo Veterinary Hospital team wants to help by offering guidelines to ensure your indoor cat remains happy and healthy. Make your home a cat-friendly environment Cats are unique [...]
Jingle-jingle. No, it’s not Christmas in July. And you are not hearing sleigh bells in the middle of summer—it’s your pet’s collar tags jingle-jangling as your pet scratches all day, and night. ’Tis the season for environmental allergies—and these frustrating airborne substances that cause us to sniffle, sneeze and cough commonly give our pets the [...]
Summertime’s pleasant weather encourages us to enjoy the outdoors with our pets, but the higher temperatures increase their heatstroke risk. Because they sweat minimally, pets have difficulty keeping cool, and they develop heatstroke when their body temperature rises above normal. Our North Waterloo Veterinary Hospital team takes your pet’s heat safety seriously, and we’re answering [...]
Many Canadian pet owners believe their pets aren’t at risk for heartworms, but studies have demonstrated that heartworm infections are increasing in Canada. Our team at North Waterloo Veterinary Hospital wants to debunk some commonly held beliefs about heartworm disease in pets, to ensure your pet is protected. Myth #1: Heartworm disease affects only pets [...]
Cats are masters at hiding illness. This natural tendency stems from their wild ancestors, who adapted the trait because exhibiting vulnerability could be detrimental to their longevity. This makes yearly veterinary care important for your cat to detect health issues, and older cats require more frequent veterinary attention, since they are at higher risk for [...]
As a responsible pet owner, you know your pet must be spayed or neutered to reap a multitude of health and behavior benefits. But, what you may not know, is the best age for the surgery. When considering when your furry pal should be spayed or neutered, no exact date can be calculated. However, your [...]