Louis was rescued by the Damery family. He had been spotted hanging around their place, a stray cat limping for a few weeks. They were able to catch him and bring him in to us for assessment. Despite his feral nature, he responded to a calm approach. We estimated him to be about 1.5 to 2 years old.
Keeping your pet fit
Fitness is something we take for granted in our pets. Most young pets are more active than their owners, but older pets can lose their enthusiasm for play and become more sedate. If the food amount stays the same, the end result is weight gain. Over feeding contributes to weight gain, but so does under exercising.
Treats or trouble?
Treat (noun): an event or item that is out of the ordinary and gives great pleasure. Treats are an everyday part of interacting with your pet. They can include play time, affection and special toys, but most often we associate treats with a food item.
Veterinary diets – something to chew on
As your pet’s health care provider, an integral part of what I do involves dietary counselling. After examining your pet, I will select a veterinary prescription diet that is ideally suited for your pet’s nutritional needs. We call our diets prescription foods because they are selected by a doctor to treat or prevent medical conditions. This makes them different … Read More
Focus on parasites
With the arrival of spring, it is time to turn our attention to parasite detection and prevention. After a long winter, more than just the crocuses are waking up.
The case of the mysterious footprints
Not long ago, I came home to find this in my bathtub. There were doggy paw prints in blue ink. Prints that matched our water dog, Phoebe. Nothing else seemed remiss. I could see no other sign of blue on the mats or the dark laminate.I started a more thorough search, and came up with a half chewed pen. Now it … Read More
Cooking for Luna
Luna has the misfortune of having food sensitivity. The only food she can eat is a home made turkey and pea diet (with special supplements). Her owner is very dedicated, and has been making Luna’s meals since the end of 2012. The food is cooked every 2 months and placed in containers for freezing. One batch takes 2 turkeys (14 … Read More
Trimming your cat’s nails
Cat’s nails grow in layers and build up over time. Your cat naturally peels off these layers by using a scratching post. We call this sharpening the nails. It is not unusual for a cat to chew at the back nails to help keep them sharp too. Sharp nails are useful for the hunting, climbing and fighting cats, but for … Read More
Trimming your dog’s nails
Nail trims are an important part of caring for your pet. Exercise on hard surfaces wears down the nails naturally, but most dogs can’t rely on this to keep their nails short enough. Long nails are not only damaging to some floor surfaces, they can be uncomfortable for your dog.