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Feline dental care

Cat Dental Resorption or FORL Disease

The average age for indoor cats is now 15 years! How amazing is that? Just ten years ago, our kitties were only living to 9 (years, not just lives).  Since these little furry family members are living longer with us, we are seeing more and more age-related diseases. We are…

Pre-Anaesthetic Bloodwork and IV Fluid Therapy

Whenever an animal is placed under an anaesthetic for a routine procedure such as a spay or neuter, the owner is presented with two options: Pre-anaesthetic Blood work and IV Fluids. While not mandatory in young and healthy animals, IV fluids and Bloodwork provide added benefits to the health of…

IMPORTANT FLEA INFORMATION!

This is Bubbles, a beautiful 10 month old grey and white DSH. Mom though she was doing good. She knew her apartment complex had fleas, so she went out to Walmart and got a Hartz topical flea treatment labelled for cats. She placed the appropriate amount on her baby, following…

Bringing a Pet to the Hospital for Surgery

What You and Your Pet Can Expect It is likely that every pet will need to be put under an anesthetic at some point during their lives. Whether it be for a routine procedure such as a spay or neuter or a more serious issue, surgery can be a source…